Amsterdam to Dallas-Fort Worth (AMS–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 4,909 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, IB | 7 | 772 | 10h33 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, IB |
| KL KLM | 1 | 77W | 10h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→DFW | LGG→DFW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – |
| Flight time | 10h 20m | 9h 31m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 11:00 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dutch passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using ESTA. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs USD 21 (about EUR 20), is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each. Your passport must be machine-readable and have an electronic chip (all modern Dutch passports qualify). If ESTA is denied, you need a B-1/B-2 visa from the US Embassy in Amsterdam.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to the US are plentiful. KLM and Delta (joint venture partners) serve New York JFK (7 hours 45 minutes), Atlanta (9 hours 30 minutes), Los Angeles (11 hours), Chicago (8 hours 45 minutes), Boston (7 hours 30 minutes), Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Portland, and more. United flies to Houston, Newark, Washington Dulles, and San Francisco from Schiphol. Total, around 12 US cities have nonstop Amsterdam service.
The US dollar (USD) trades at roughly EUR 0.93 per USD 1. Card payments work everywhere, and contactless is standard. No mandatory vaccinations. CBP processing at US airports takes 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the airport and time. Global Entry (USD 100, valid 5 years) gives automated kiosk access with much shorter lines. Apply through the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs website and schedule an interview at a US airport or the US pre-clearance facility at certain airports. Tipping is expected: 18 to 20% at restaurants, USD 1 to 2 per drink at bars.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
AMS–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to DFW
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and KLM. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to DFW is about 10 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,909 miles (7,900 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).