Los Angeles International to Amsterdam Schiphol
5565 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 11h 36m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol is 15 km southwest of the city, with frequent trains reaching Centraal Station in 15 minutes for €5.40. KLM, Delta, United and American operate the US-Amsterdam corridor. Schiphol is one of Europe's most efficient connection hubs for onward travel to smaller European cities. Cheapest US fares are late January and February; peak demand is May through August (tulip season + summer).
Who flies LAX to AMS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 11h 36m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 11h 36m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 11h 36m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 11h 36m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 11h 36m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 11h 36m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 11h 36m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 11h 36m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 11h 36m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 11h 36m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→AMS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Amsterdam FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) take approximately 11h 36m for the 5565-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport for Amsterdam. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.