Amsterdam to New York (AMS–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,634 miles in approximately 8h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: AF, VS | 19 | 77W, 781, 78X | 7h29-8h05 | – | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, SV, VS | 13 | 339 | 8h20-8h22 | – | SkyTeam | AF, SV, VS |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→JFK | BRU→JFK | LGG→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 8h 18m | 7h 41m | 7h 7m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in New York.
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.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
AMS–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to JFK
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from KLM, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to JFK is about 8 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,634 miles (5,848 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brussels, London Heathrow and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).