Amsterdam to Los Angeles (AMS–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 5,565 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 14 | 781, 78X | 11h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→LAX | BRU→LAX | DUS→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 11h | 11h 12m | 11h 24m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
AMS–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to LAX
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LAX ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,565 miles (8,956 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via LBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU), Düsseldorf (DUS) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).