Amsterdam to Oakland (AMS–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AMS Airport Page →
5,449 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PDX Portland 12h 50m AFKLVS → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 12h 55m DLKLSV → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 5m KLVS → JRELXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 13h 25m KLVS → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 13h 30m DLSVVS → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 15m KLSV → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 16h 25m AFKL → WN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
MEX Mexico City 32h 29m AMKLLY → F9Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland flights
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Amsterdam to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,449 mi 11h 20m nonstop -9h behind

AMS–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
PDX ~12h 50m SLC ~12h 55m LAX ~13h 5m SAN ~13h 25m SEA ~13h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
585
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AMS → OAK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
OAK → AMS
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Oakland is 9 hours behind Amsterdam.
AMS: CEST · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 9:00 AM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
5,449 mi / 8,769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AMS

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.

Facts

AMS–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance5,449 mi / 8,769 km
Flight time11h 20m
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AMS
Full nameAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 11h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 5,449 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 9 hours behind Amsterdam.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMS to OAK

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AMS to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to OAK is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,449 miles (8,769 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.