San Francisco – Amsterdam, Netherlands. $544 (Basic Economy) / $744 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Great deal to Amsterdam!

The $744 fare includes seat assignment, one standard carry-on, and one checked bag.

Delta / Air France / KLM Royal Dutch offers a lower fare of $544, but this is a Basic Economy option with several restrictions:

• No advance seat assignments
• No checked bags included – $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second
• No changes allowed
• No cancellations permitted – if cancelled post the 24-hour risk-free period, this fare holds no future value
• No mileage earnings
• Many online travel agencies do not display these Basic Economy fares clearly.

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

Sample Travel Dates:

• March 13th – 20th, 2026

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more options, follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from mid-January 2026 to mid-March 2026 for Sunday through Wednesday departures and Tuesday through Friday returns. A Sunday stay is required. Purchase must be at least 14 days in advance.

• Note: This fare is valid at the time of posting; however, if this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for checking availability. For purchasing tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section later in this post.

• Utilize ITA Software’s Matrix Airfare Search with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SEA
  • Routing Codes:
    • DL
    • Extension Codes: This instructs the search for Basic Economy. Enter those dates on Delta to see the option to upgrade to a standard economy fare.
  • Destination: AMS
  • Return Routing Codes:
    • DL
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to input advanced routing codes)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (this is a sample; any 7-day range applies, such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on using Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn how to interpret airfare rules to your advantage.

• The search page in Matrix Airfare Search should resemble the example below with all values inputted.

• Note: Matrix Airfare Search is for research only. Follow the “How to Buy” section to purchase tickets.

Fare Classes:

• E (Basic Economy)
• V (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• SFO – AMS (Amsterdam) – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 10,912 miles or 4.9 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 2,855 miles

How to Purchase:

• Book directly on Delta using the dates found in Matrix Airfare Search.

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Background Information:

• Visa: Not required for US Citizens. Other nationalities should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Euro (EUR). $1 USD ≈ 0.85 EUR.

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