Award flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco
Award space from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Amsterdam (AMS) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 13,000 points + $328.36 on AMS–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 49,000 points + $783.31 on AMS–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest first class: 67,498 miles + $1,060.39 on AMS–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 13,000 pts + $328.36
- AMS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 20,500 pts + $433.35
- AMS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 49,000 pts + $783.31
- AMS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest first class
- 67,498 pts + $1,060.39
- AMS–SFO · Miles & More
Economy was lowest on AMS–SFO: 13,000 points + $328.36 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $160.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage on AMS–SJC. With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, business class started at 49,000 points + $783.31, about 3.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (13,000 points + $328.36).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco on points: 13,000 points + $328.36 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on AMS–SFO (seen on 190 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 13,000 pts + $328.36 | AMS–SFO | 190 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $223.49 | AMS–SFO | 200 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 20,497 pts + $384.49 | AMS–SFO | 206 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $159.69 | AMS–SFO | 302 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $250.89 | AMS–SFO | 328 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $184.33 | AMS–SFO | 14 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $129.69 | AMS–SFO | 147 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $144.49 | AMS–SFO | 326 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $93.30 | AMS–SFO | 270 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $154.59 | AMS–SFO | 330 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $231.60 | AMS–SJC | 7 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $164.25 | AMS–SFO | 241 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $390.41 | AMS–SFO | 259 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | AMS–SFO | 140 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $121.06 | AMS–SFO | 322 |
| GOL Smiles | 50,800 pts + taxes not reported | AMS–SFO | 320 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $170.79 | AMS–SFO | 267 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | AMS–SFO | 248 |
| Emirates Skywards | 65,000 pts + $414.79 | AMS–SFO | 245 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $252.89 | AMS–SFO | 196 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $200.20 | AMS–SFO | 330 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco on points: 49,000 points + $783.31 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on AMS–SFO (seen on 30 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 49,000 pts + $783.31 | AMS–SFO | 30 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $130.09Mixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 299 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $536.49 | AMS–SFO | 327 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $129.69 | AMS–SFO | 15 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $417.99Mixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 189 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $158.09 | AMS–SFO | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,109.79 | AMS–SFO | 279 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $121.59Mixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 330 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | AMS–SFO | 241 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | AMS–SFO | 22 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $255.30Mixed cabin | AMS–SJC | 6 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $500.89 | AMS–SFO | 5 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,111.07 | AMS–SFO | 104 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $337.77 | AMS–SFO | 7 |
| Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,412.20 | AMS–SFO | 250 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $239.87 | AMS–SFO | 194 |
| GOL Smiles | 211,700 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 10 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $200.20 | AMS–SFO | 327 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 360,000 pts + $167.72 | AMS–SFO | 322 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco on points: 67,498 miles + $1,060.39 with Lufthansa Miles & More on AMS–SFO (seen on 16 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 67,498 pts + $1,060.39 | AMS–SFO | 16 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,118.59 | AMS–SFO | 314 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $157.19Mixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 1 |
| Etihad Guest | 174,000 pts + $914.39Mixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $161.49 | AMS–SFO | 58 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,075.64Mixed cabin | AMS–SFO | 8 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 360,000 pts + $167.72 | AMS–SFO | 322 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Amsterdam (AMS)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 21 of 23 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR) and 23 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,459–5,462 miles (8,786–8,791 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Amsterdam (AMS) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 13,000 pts + $328.36Virgin Atlantic · 190 dates | 20,500 pts + $433.35Virgin Atlantic · 167 dates | 49,000 pts + $783.31Virgin Atlantic · 30 dates | 67,498 pts + $1,060.39Miles & More · 16 dates |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $160.79AAdvantage · 25 dates | 40,000 pts + $160.99AAdvantage · 24 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,097.59AAdvantage · 25 dates | 360,000 pts + $170.95SkyMiles · 26 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco
- Economy: 13,000 points + $328.36 on Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 190 dates.
- Premium Economy: 20,500 points + $433.35 on Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 167 dates.
- Business Class: 49,000 points + $783.31 on Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed business-class award space there on 30 dates.
- First Class: 67,498 miles + $1,060.39 on Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed first-class award space there on 16 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | AMS–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 13,000 pts + $328.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | AMS–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $250.89 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | AMS–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,500 pts + $376.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | AMS–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $347.89 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AMS–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $130.09Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | AMS–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 67,498 pts + $1,060.39 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | AMS–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,118.59 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | AMS–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,075.64Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 points + $297.42 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on AMS–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 69 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $347.89 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on AMS–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 325 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 60,000 miles + $536.49 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on AMS–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 326 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $297.42 (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + $347.89 (17 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $130.09 (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 67,498 pts + $1,060.39 (9 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,500 pts + $376.02 (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,118.59 (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + $328.77 (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Go | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 56,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 93,203 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco?
In business class, AMS–SFO with 49,000 points + $783.31 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). In economy, AMS–SFO with 13,000 points + $328.36 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Amsterdam (AMS) and San Francisco had award space?
AMS–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and AMS–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 13,000 points + $328.36 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 06:48 UTC for a Jan 10, 2027 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 190 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:13 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 49,000 points + $783.31 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 30 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco?
21 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 302 dates, premium economy 294 dates, business class 299 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business class 327 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 220 dates, business class 279 dates, first class 314 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 270 dates, business class 4 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 267 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 14 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 322 dates, business class 322 dates, first class 322 dates) and 13 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points + $297.42 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $93.30 with LifeMiles (39,000 miles + $93.30) to $414.79 with Skywards (65,000 miles + $414.79); in business class from $121.59 with MileagePlus (80,000 miles + $121.59 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,412.20 with Skywards (181,000 miles + $1,412.20). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 13,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (29 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 49,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 14 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.