Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles eight hours behind Amsterdam.
Each week, there are 16 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 09:40 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 12:45 with KLM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Los Angeles (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that operates AMS to LAX flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMS and LAX:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Edmonton International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
ج.م. 15,669 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 24,269. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to LAX.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near AMS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to LAX in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key highlights.
