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Flight deals from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 770 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.755 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 26 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 755 €, select.
San Diego.770 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with WestJet and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 22 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 770 €, select.
San Diego.793 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 793 €, select.
San Diego.801 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 801 €, select.
San Diego.801 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 801 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.802 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.
San Diego.806 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with KLM departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From 806 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
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May
from 770 €
Jun
from 793 €
Jul
from 857 €
Aug
from 852 €
Sep
from 801 €
Oct
from 802 €
Nov
from 801 €
Dec
from 802 €
Jan
from 824 €
Feb
from 811 €
Mar
from 811 €

Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego

Alternative Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
ClosestCheapest
from 755 €
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from 1.153 €
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Amsterdam to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found755 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego is 755 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego.
As of April 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego is usually May.
If you're flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from 755 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 16°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, easyJet and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego.

  • San Diego is eight hours behind Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located. San Diego follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • To avoid rushing for your AMS to San Diego flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego ticket. Start your trip at AMS and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • KLM is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from AMS to San Diego, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)

  • The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego

  • 395 € is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego flight. Return plane tickets start from 755 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book seven months before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AMS to San Diego.

  • Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AMS to San Diego by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 20 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near SAN if you're coming in on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Grab a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from AMS to San Diego.

  • The street address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is roughly 56 kilometres from central San Diego. Once you've disembarked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • The trip will take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near CLD. Settle in and get cosy after your AMS to San Diego flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Budget, Hertz and Avis.

  • Lock in the vehicle you want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from CLD ahead of time. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during busy airport times.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • Travel to San Diego during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

More about San Diego

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited San Diego, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are highlights.

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