Award flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)
Award space from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA) and Amsterdam (AMS) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 13,000 points + $184.50 on LAX–AMS (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $26.40 on SNA–AMS (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $1,023.50 on LAX–AMS (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 13,000 pts + $184.50
- LAX–AMS · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 20,500 pts + $320.60
- LAX–AMS · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $26.40
- SNA–AMS · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $1,023.50
- LAX–AMS · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–AMS: 13,000 points + $184.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–AMS. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 62,500 miles + $126.60, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $111.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 13,000 points + $184.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–AMS (seen on 160 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 13,000 pts + $184.50 | LAX–AMS | 160 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $133.80 | LAX–AMS | 305 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | LAX–AMS | 127 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 314 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 319 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $111.60 | LAX–AMS | 265 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–AMS | 21 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | LAX–AMS | 14 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–AMS | 325 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $294.00 | LAX–AMS | 291 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.91 | LAX–AMS | 328 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 317 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $28.50 | LAX–AMS | 254 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.46 | LAX–AMS | 187 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | LAX–AMS | 267 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–AMS | 78 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 46,300 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 266 |
| GOL Smiles | 48,600 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–AMS | 325 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–AMS | 234 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $136.50 | LAX–AMS | 195 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 196,100 pts + $99.00 | SNA–AMS | 19 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 20,500 points + $320.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–AMS (seen on 159 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 20,500 pts + $320.60 | LAX–AMS | 159 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 311 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $223.70 | LAX–AMS | 305 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $111.60 | LAX–AMS | 44 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–AMS | 221 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.30 | LAX–AMS | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 317 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–AMS | 5 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 66,545 pts + $83.91 | LAX–AMS | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 319 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 81,500 pts + $807.00 | LAX–AMS | 139 |
| GOL Smiles | 126,300 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–AMS | 298 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 57,500 miles + $26.40 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–AMS (seen on 33 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 311 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.40 | LAX–AMS | 1 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $126.60 | LAX–AMS | 250 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 283 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $76.21Mixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 322 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 317 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $53.00 | LAX–AMS | 4 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 86,500 pts + $721.40 | LAX–AMS | 1 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–AMS | 234 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $515.16 | LAX–AMS | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,573.50 | LAX–AMS | 75 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,254.00 | LAX–AMS | 270 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $236.50 | LAX–AMS | 11 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 318 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 133,500 pts + $256.50 | LAX–AMS | 305 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 2 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $86.88 | LAX–AMS | 120 |
| GOL Smiles | 226,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 1 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 800,000 pts + $99.07 | LAX–AMS | 329 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 70,000 points + $1,023.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–AMS (seen on 179 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50 | LAX–AMS | 179 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 81,961 pts + $1,597.80 | LAX–AMS | 82 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 119,000 pts + $1,554.00 | LAX–AMS | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 319 |
| Etihad Guest | 188,000 pts + $810.30Mixed cabin | LAX–AMS | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–AMS | 83 |
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.
Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA)
- To
- Amsterdam (AMS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 21 of 22 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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), Condor (DE) and 25 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,548–5,565 miles (8,929–8,956 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Amsterdam (AMS)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Amsterdam (AMS), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 13,000 pts + $184.50Virgin Atlantic · 160 dates | 20,500 pts + $320.60Virgin Atlantic · 159 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 311 dates · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50Atmos · 179 dates |
| Burbank (BUR) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 28 dates | 40,000 pts + $25.10AAdvantage · 27 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,023.40Atmos · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $11.20MileagePlus · 15 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 28 dates | 57,500 pts + $26.40AAdvantage · 33 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,024.80Atmos · 28 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, Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Economy: 13,000 points + $184.50 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 160 dates.
- Premium Economy: 20,500 points + $320.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 159 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $26.40 on Orange County (SNA) to Amsterdam (AMS) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 33 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $1,023.50 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 179 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–AMS | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $163.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–AMS | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $314.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–AMS | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $224.50 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–AMS | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $25.10Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–AMS | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 145,500 pts + $337.00 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–AMS | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–AMS | Lufthansa Miles & More | 81,961 pts + $1,597.80 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–AMS | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 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 + $163.10 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–AMS, which showed nonstop space there on 19 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $223.70 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on LAX–AMS, which showed nonstop space there on 298 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 119,999 miles + $236.50 via Etihad Guest on LAX–AMS, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $163.10 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $314.50 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $25.10 (16 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50 (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $162.60 (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $314.50 (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $25.00 (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50 (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,025.90 (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 20,500 pts + $320.60 (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles&Go | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles&Go | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)?
In business class, SNA–AMS with 57,500 miles + $26.40 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–AMS with 13,000 points + $184.50 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Amsterdam (AMS) had award space?
LAX–AMS (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BUR–AMS (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SNA–AMS (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 Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 13,000 points + $184.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 160 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:28 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 62,500 miles + $126.60 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 20:05 UTC for a Jan 8, 2027 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 250 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:36 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)?
21 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, premium economy 311 dates, business class 311 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 328 dates, premium economy 328 dates, business class 322 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 19 dates, business class 329 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, premium economy 221 dates, business class 283 dates, first class 179 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 254 dates, business class 4 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 266 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 21 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business class 318 dates, first class 319 dates) and 13 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points + $163.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $359.00 with Qantas (43,200 points + $359.00); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,573.50 with Qantas (108,000 points + $1,573.50). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)?
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 Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 13,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (25 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 62,500 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (30 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 57,500 miles + $25.00 with AAdvantage. 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 Los Angeles to Amsterdam (AMS)?
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.