Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $244.99. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO): KLM and United Airlines. The two airports are 5,459 miles (8,786 km) apart. KLM is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Calgary, Edmonton and Portland and more.
How many miles AMS to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 15,000–25,000 | $244.99–422.39 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM | 25,000–50,000 | $283.39–615.79 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $109.99–123.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $134.99–148.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $109.99–123.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $109.99–123.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 38,000 | $109.99–473.59 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn KLM | 42,000 | $160.39–218.79 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 42,500 | $161.39–174.99 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 43,500 | $149.99–362.39 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $154.79–168.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $109.99–123.59 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AMS to SFO
- KLMSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book AMS to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks KLM
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks KLM
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks KLM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks KLM
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks KLM
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks KLM
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks KLM
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks KLM
AMS to SFO with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Calgary (YYC)KLM, then United Airlines and WestJet
- Via Edmonton (YEG)KLM, then Air Canada
- Via Portland (PDX)KLM, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)KLM, then Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines and KLM, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)KLM, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
+3 - Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
AMS to SFO: common questions
How many miles does AMS to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $244.99. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (25,000–50,000), ANA Mileage Club (27,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AMS to SFO?
KLM (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Amsterdam from San Francisco by plane?
Amsterdam (AMS) and San Francisco (SFO) are 5,459 miles (8,786 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AMS to SFO award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Amsterdam and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA) and Dublin (DUB). On 29 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Seattle.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.