How to get from Amsterdam to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 14h 59m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Portland, London and San Francisco. Two tickets from $829.

Flights from Amsterdam to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
14h 59m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$829
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,600 mi (9,013 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
14h 59m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,225
Via Las Vegas
United States
15h 5m
with the connection
Amsterdam to Las Vegas flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,128
Via Portland
United States
15h 30m
with the connection
Amsterdam to Portland flight 9h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to San Diego flight 3h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,263
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 33m
with the connection
Amsterdam to London flight 1h 13m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,394
Via San Francisco
United States
15h 35m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
two ticketsfrom $829

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Amsterdam to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Amsterdam to San Diego?
Via Los Angeles: 11h to the connection, 59m after it, about 14h 59m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Amsterdam to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $829. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Amsterdam and San Diego?
Los Angeles (14h 59m total), Las Vegas (15h 5m total), Portland (15h 30m total), London (15h 33m total) and San Francisco (15h 35m total).
How far is San Diego from Amsterdam?
5,600 mi (9,013 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.