San Francisco – Amsterdam, Netherlands. $486 (Basic Economy) / $556 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting airfare to Amsterdam!

Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software offers a price of $498 for Basic Economy. Booking with Scandinavian Airlines lowers the fare to $486 (Basic Economy) or $556 (Regular Economy).

The $556 price includes one checked bag per leg of the journey.

The $486 fare is a Basic Economy / Economy Light option with specific limitations. Key details of Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy / Economy Light fares include:

• No checked bags included – each bag is $75 if booked 22 hours before departure or $105 if checked at the airport.
• No changes allowed
• No cancellations allowed – cancellations after the 24-hour risk-free period will void the Basic Economy ticket.
• Many online travel agencies may not list Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy / Economy Light fares correctly.

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Photo: BriYYZ via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Dates:

• March 17th – 24th, 2026

• This is just ONE sample date. For more options, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel in early December or mid-January 2026 through mid-March 2026. A Sunday stay is required, and availability is limited. Tickets must be purchased at least 28 days prior to departure.

• Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it might be unavailable if this post is older than two days.

How to Check Availability:

• This section is for checking availability only. For purchasing tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following search parameters:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
      • This instructs Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to look for Basic Economy / Economy Light fares. By using these dates on Scandinavian, you’ll also get the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination: AMS
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
  • Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable input for routing codes.
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
  • Duration: “3-10” (This is an example; you can choose any 7-day date range such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to the Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules to make the most of your search.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should resemble the example below after inputting all values.

• You cannot purchase tickets directly using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. For buying, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – AMS (Amsterdam) – CPH – SFO

Mileage:

Scandinavian Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and partners with Delta. Here’s how mileage is earned with Delta:

• Miles Flown: 11,726 miles at approximately 4.1 cents per mile for Basic Economy / 4.7 cents per mile for Regular Economy.
• Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $586
• Redeemable Miles: 1,172 miles

How to Buy:

• Book directly on Scandinavian Airlines using dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Not required. Other nationals should check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Euro (EUR). Current exchange rate: $1 USD = 0.85 EUR.

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