How to get from San Diego to Amsterdam

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 14h 26m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Portland, Minneapolis and London. Two tickets from $798.

Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
14h 26m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$798
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,600 mi (9,013 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
14h 26m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Amsterdam flight 10h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,255
Via Las Vegas
14h 38m
with the connection
San Diego to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Amsterdam flight 10h 13m
two ticketsfrom $798
Via Portland
14h 50m
with the connection
San Diego to Portland flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Amsterdam flight 10h 5m
Via Minneapolis
14h 51m
with the connection
San Diego to Minneapolis flight 3h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Amsterdam flight 8h 13m
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 3m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Amsterdam: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Amsterdam flight 1h 23m
two ticketsfrom $1,212

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.

When to visit Amsterdam

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, August and September, +17° to +22° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, with 16 rainy days.

Jan
+7° +2° 15 days
Feb
+9° +3° 13 days
Mar
+11° +3° 11 days
Apr
+13° +5° 11 days
May
+17° +9° 13 days
Jun
+21° +13° 11 days
Jul
+21° +14° 16 days
Aug
+22° +14° 12 days
Sep
+20° +12° 12 days
Oct
+16° +10° 16 days
Nov
+10° +5° 16 days
Dec
+8° +3° 14 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Amsterdam?
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 San Diego to Amsterdam?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 6m to the connection, 10h 20m after it, about 14h 26m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $798. 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 San Diego and Amsterdam?
Los Angeles (14h 26m total), Las Vegas (14h 38m total), Portland (14h 50m total), Minneapolis (14h 51m total) and London (15h 3m total).
How far is Amsterdam from San Diego?
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.