Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Amsterdam.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMS and SAN:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport flight is Rs103,477. A return ticket is currently Rs191,090. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to SAN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AMS to SAN.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Diego and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Diego in May.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport for August if you'd like to go to San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMS to SAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No journey is complete without seeing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.