Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
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✈️ Cheap flights from New York to Amsterdam
Compare New York – Amsterdam fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 5,847 km and takes around 7 h 45 min nonstop.
📏 Distance5,847 km (3,633 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 7 h 45 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceAmsterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York
🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → AMS
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $617
📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → Amsterdam
- $617Oct 26
- $619Nov 26
- $983Dec 26
- $646Apr 27
- $1,067Jul 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Netherlands
Best: April–May for tulips and King's Day, and June–September for long days, festivals and canal-side terraces.
Shoulder season: March and October: fewer crowds and lower prices, with cool, changeable weather.
Weather by month in Amsterdam
- 6°Jan🌧
- 7°Feb⛅
- 10°Mar⛅
- 14°Apr⛅
- 18°May⛅
- 21°Jun⛅
- 23°Jul🌧
- 23°Aug🌧
- 19°Sep🌧
- 15°Oct🌧
- 10°Nov🌧
- 7°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Cruise Amsterdam's canals – Glide past gabled merchant houses and arched bridges on the UNESCO-listed canal ring.
- See Dutch masters – Stand before Rembrandt's Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh's sunflowers nearby.
- Visit the Anne Frank House – Step into the secret annex where Anne Frank wrote her diary – book well ahead.
- Cycle like a local – Rent a bike and ride the country's endless network of dedicated cycle paths through towns and countryside.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackWithdraw bigger amounts, less often
Most ATMs charge a flat fee, so taking out cash for several days at once is cheaper than many small withdrawals.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
New York to Amsterdam flights: questions
How long is the flight from New York to Amsterdam?
A nonstop flight from New York to Amsterdam takes about 7 h 45 min for the 5,847 km (3,633 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Amsterdam from New York?
Amsterdam is about 5,847 km (3,633 miles) from New York as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between New York and Amsterdam?
Right now Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Amsterdam?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $617. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve New York and Amsterdam?
From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). In Amsterdam: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
Do I need a visa for Netherlands?
It depends on your passport – see our Netherlands visa & entry guide.
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