Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Amsterdam (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Amsterdam from Los Angeles airport is $ 1133 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 876 (in february) and $ 1400 (in july), which is a saving of $ 258 or a surplus of $ 267 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $698 to $752 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Amsterdam before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Amsterdam plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 69431 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Amsterdam from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 876, saving $ 258 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1133). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1400).

Flight Los Angeles -Amsterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 655 $ 973 good price
February$ 620 $ 876 very good price
March$ 664 $ 1006 good price
April$ 698 $ 1036 fair price
May$ 780 $ 1163 fair price
June$ 981 $ 1349 high price
July$ 1068 $ 1400 very high price
August$ 992 $ 1279 high price
September$ 767 $ 1119 fair price
October$ 712 $ 1053 fair price
November$ 798 $ 1064 fair price
December$ 927 $ 1274 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Amsterdam

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam range from $483 to $1880. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $537), 1% at the maximum price (from $1826 to $1880). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $698 to $752 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Amsterdam flight

There are 12 companies that serve Los Angeles from Amsterdam airport: KLM, Level, SAS, Delta, Aer Lingus, norse atlantic airways (uk), Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Vueling Airlines, LOT, United and Spirit Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 69431 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Amsterdam route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Amsterdam flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 790 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Amsterdam flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $67. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $84.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Amsterdam to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $61. Conversely, departing from Amsterdam on a friday may cost you an additional $112.


Top prices Los Angeles -Amsterdam

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Amsterdam09-09 to 16-09-2024$ 540 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam11-09 to 16-09-2024$ 602 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam23-09 to 30-09-2024$ 521 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam13-10 to 25-10-2024$ 598 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam14-10 to 23-10-2024$ 561 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam18-10 to 22-10-2024$ 585 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam23-10 to 30-10-2024$ 552 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam05-11 to 19-11-2024$ 602 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam12-11 to 25-11-2024$ 550 
Los Angeles → Amsterdam17-11 to 25-11-2024$ 550 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Amsterdam to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Amsterdam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Amsterdam, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 992 $, which is a saving of 141 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (393 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Amsterdam flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 662 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 4 to 5 months ($ 919), 6 to 7 months ($ 934), 7 to 8 months ($ 870), 8 to 9 months ($ 926), 9 to 10 months ($ 963)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 599 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 765), 3 to 4 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 687), 5 to 6 months ($ 847), 8 to 9 months ($ 865), 9 to 10 months ($ 867), 10 to 11 months ($ 835)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 684 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 846), 4 to 5 months ($ 851), 5 to 6 months ($ 890)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 770 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 906), 6 to 7 months ($ 881), 7 to 8 months ($ 972), 8 to 9 months ($ 1017)

May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 892 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1099), 5 to 6 months ($ 912), 6 to 7 months ($ 1086), 7 to 8 months ($ 992), 8 to 9 months ($ 999), 9 to 10 months ($ 927)

June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1061 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1087), 7 to 8 months ($ 1186), 8 to 9 months ($ 1104), 10 to 11 months ($ 1070)

July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1100 $)

Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1163), 8 to 9 months ($ 1196), 10 to 11 months ($ 1198)

August

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1073 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1256), 2 to 3 months ($ 1214), 3 to 4 months ($ 1191), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131), 10 to 11 months ($ 1081)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 803 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1002), 8 to 9 months ($ 1061), 10 to 11 months ($ 904), 11 to 12 months ($ 1008)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 791 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1007), 2 to 3 months ($ 967), 5 to 6 months ($ 928), 9 to 10 months ($ 955), 11 to 12 months ($ 889)

November

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 873 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1030), 3 to 4 months ($ 1053), 5 to 6 months ($ 1061), 6 to 7 months ($ 987), 7 to 8 months ($ 1044), 8 to 9 months ($ 997), 9 to 10 months ($ 963), 10 to 11 months ($ 955)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1182 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1262), 3 to 4 months ($ 1216), 4 to 5 months ($ 1230), 5 to 6 months ($ 1259), 6 to 7 months ($ 1250), 7 to 8 months ($ 1240), 8 to 9 months ($ 1192), 9 to 10 months ($ 1247)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Amsterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $23 more.



Los Angeles to Amsterdam: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 1541
$672 to $4061
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June 2024$ 1451
$667 to $2585
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July 2024$ 1187
$811 to $3112
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August 2024$ 871
$634 to $1983
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September 2024$ 709
$521 to $1179
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October 2024$ 712
$548 to $1433
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November 2024$ 764
$550 to $1672
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December 2024$ 1293
$551 to $3603
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January 2025$ 1029
$619 to $2059
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February 2025$ 1133
$618 to $2061
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March 2025$ 1465
$618 to $3111
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April 2025$ 1056
$712 to $1404
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Amsterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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