Cheap Flights from San Jose to Amsterdam
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Amsterdam
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Amsterdam vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 55,000–88,000 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 Jose to Amsterdam for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
SJC - AMS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $26.4
2026-11-14
SJC - AMS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $26.4
2026-11-30
SJC - AMS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $26.4
San Jose to Amsterdam flight facts
Distance
5,462 mi
8,791 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Amsterdam
AMS · Amsterdam Schiphol
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Amsterdam · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights Sacramento - Amsterdam · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Brussels · Brussels is 98 mi from Amsterdam
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Amsterdam
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SJC - AMS
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SJC - AMS
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SJC - AMS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $26.4
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 Jose 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 Jose to Amsterdam.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Amsterdam.
San Jose and Amsterdam are about 5,462 miles (8,791 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,462-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 30m 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 Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). 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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