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There are daily direct flights that are offered between Amsterdam and New York, and these are often serviced by companies such as KLM or United Airlines. Otherwise, you can find connecting flights as well, and they may have layovers in cities such as London and Reykjavik. Airlines that frequently service connecting flights include Scandinavian Airlines.

If you choose to drive from downtown Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you should plan on the trip taking you approximately 15 to 25min depending on traffic conditions. You can also take public transportation, like the Intercity train line, which will bring you to the airport in around 10min.

John F. Kennedy International Airport has its own car rental center where travelers can find offices for several different rental agencies, including Advantage, Budget, and Dollar. You can find car rental counters near the baggage claim areas of each terminal in the airport.

One of the easiest ways to go from LaGuardia Airport to the city center is by driving, which will generally take you around 45 to 50min unless there is extra congestion on the roads. Otherwise, you can use public transportation, such as the local bus, which will normally take you slightly upwards of 1h. Bus lines Q70-SBS and M60-SBS are both convenient options that pick up directly from the airport and will get you close to the city center.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to New York flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and New York. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• KLM
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flights from Amsterdam to New York usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Amsterdam to New York.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €432 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with €690 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €45–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to New York most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 13% of one-stop connections

Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Amsterdam to New York route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €636 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €694, a difference of €58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to New York route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to New York flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center, and Grand Central Terminal. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 17:12
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 01:32.

The flight takes about 8h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of €660. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to New York takes 8h 17m, covering 9,412 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €421, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

JetBlue is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while KLM has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Amsterdam to New York flights are:

• JetBlue: 92% on time
• KLM: 89% on time
• Delta: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 10h 59m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 04m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

New York is 6 hours behind Amsterdam (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) – daily rates from around €18:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – daily rates from around €14:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) – daily rates from around €24:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Return flights from Amsterdam to New York range from €552 to €781, with an average of €660 over the past 12 months. Anything below €552 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Amsterdam to New York flights:

• KLM
• Delta
• Virgin Atlantic
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.