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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $915. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Amsterdam.$740 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 4, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.
Amsterdam.$748 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 14, returning Sat, Nov 28.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Nov 14, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, Nov 28, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $748, select.
Amsterdam.$764 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 17, returning Sat, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Oct 17, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Amsterdam.$764 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Amsterdam.$765 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 26, returning Thu, Dec 10.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, Dec 10, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.
Amsterdam.$766 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $766, select.
Amsterdam.$768 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 20, returning Sat, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.
Amsterdam.$771 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.
Amsterdam.$792 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 4, returning Mon, Mar 8.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Mar 4, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, Mar 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.
Amsterdam.$792 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17, returning Sat, Nov 7.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, Nov 7, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.
Amsterdam.$794 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 21, returning Wed, Apr 28.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Apr 21, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, Apr 28, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $794, select.
Amsterdam.$798 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 28, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.
Amsterdam.$798 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.
Amsterdam.$800 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Wed, Aug 12.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, Aug 12, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $800, select.
Amsterdam.$806 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 20, returning Tue, Apr 6.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jan 20, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, Apr 6, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $806, select.
Amsterdam.$807 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 7, returning Fri, Jan 15.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, Jan 15, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $807, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $1,053
Jul
from $915
Aug
from $737
Sep
from $766
Oct
from $762
Nov
from $745
Dec
from $764
Jan
from $805
Feb
from $818
Mar
from $789
Apr
from $791
May
from $829

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Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

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Amsterdam Schiphol

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Los Angeles to Amsterdam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$737
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week49

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol is $737. 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.
10 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol.
There are 49 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol, as of June 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 20 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 Amsterdam Schiphol 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 Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Traveling from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) leaving from here.

  • Expect to be traveling for 10 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with KLM at 4:50pm. Go for the first LAX to AMS departure operated by KLM at 1:45pm if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Los Angeles to AMS.

  • Peak months like December or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're traveling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) operate out of this terminal.

  • When leaving from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with KLM.

  • The majority of passengers choose to book seats with KLM between LAX and AMS.

  • The top on-time carrier on this route is KLM. Its services arrive without delay 75.0% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

  • LAX is about 29 kilometers from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.

  • Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to AMS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

  • From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.

  • It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is $330. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $737. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book 11 months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to AMS.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to AMS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). August is the most popular month to visit Amsterdam. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.

  • The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Los Angeles to AMS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Amsterdam

  • After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are popular attractions which should be on any good Amsterdam itinerary.

Explore more of the Netherlands

  • You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of the Netherlands. Journey about 113 kilometers southeast to Eindhoven to check off its leading attractions. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Designhuis and Philips Stadion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Groningen is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.

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