Cheap Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Amsterdam? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Amsterdam vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Amsterdam for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
SAN - AMS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $162
2026-11-12
SAN - AMS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $162
2026-11-14
SAN - AMS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $162
2026-11-17
SAN - AMS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $162
2026-11-05
SAN - AMS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $162.2
2026-11-24
SAN - AMS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $163.1
San Diego to Amsterdam flight facts
Distance
5,600 mi
9,012 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Amsterdam
AMS · Amsterdam Schiphol
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Amsterdam · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Amsterdam · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Amsterdam · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Amsterdam · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Amsterdam
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SAN - AMS
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - AMS
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SAN - AMS
Business | 1 Stop
From 108,000 Pts + $1573.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - AMS
Business | 1 Stop
From 108,000 Pts + $1573.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - AMS
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 125,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - AMS
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 125,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Utrecht (Netherlands)
Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Central Station
From 39,000 Pts or $121
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Canal House, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $275
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
From 150,000 Pts or $1047
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Amsterdam depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.
San Diego and Amsterdam are about 5,600 miles (9,012 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,600-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Amsterdam: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Amsterdam, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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