Lowest fares from Vancouver to Amsterdam
What to know before you book Vancouver to Amsterdam
KLM flies nonstop from Vancouver to Amsterdam year-round. Amsterdam Schiphol is KLM's hub, with connections to almost every city in Europe, so it's a popular gateway from Vancouver.
Amsterdam as a gateway
A single KLM ticket through Amsterdam to another European city often costs little more than Amsterdam alone, and your bags are checked through.
Schiphol to the city
Trains run from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 to 20 minutes. Tap in and out with a contactless bank card.
Busy dates
Summer and Christmas fill first. For a cheaper trip, look at April, May, September and October.
Written by the Viorvo team · Updated October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change, so check before you book.
Vancouver to Amsterdam at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- KLM
- Flying time
- About 9h 15m nonstop
- Distance
- 7,696 km
- Leaving from
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Arriving at
- Schiphol (AMS)
- Time difference
- Amsterdam is about 8 hours ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Vancouver to Amsterdam
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Vancouver to Amsterdam fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Vancouver to Amsterdam every morning. We have 19 days of results so far, from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $491 one way, on Oct 23, 2026 (for travel in December 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $525 to $545: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $520 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $527 over 19 days); priciest: February 2027 (median $564)
- Airlines selling these fares
- WestJet, Flair Airlines
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually 2 stops (13 of 19 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Vancouver to Amsterdam for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: KLM. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Abbotsford (YXX) has budget domestic flights, and Seattle (SEA) is sometimes cheaper for long-haul trips.
- Getting to the airport in Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- Arriving in Amsterdam: Trains from Schiphol reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes for a fraction of a taxi fare.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Vancouver to Amsterdam flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam?
In recent searches, one-way fares from Vancouver to Amsterdam started at $520. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam?
Yes. KLM flies nonstop from Vancouver to Amsterdam year-round.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam?
A nonstop flight covers about 7,696 km and takes roughly 9h 15m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Amsterdam?
Nonstop: KLM. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Amsterdam?
November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is served by Schiphol (AMS).
What do Canadians need to travel to Amsterdam?
Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
How do I get from Schiphol to central Amsterdam?
The train to Amsterdam Centraal takes about 15 to 20 minutes and accepts contactless bank cards.
What's the time difference between Vancouver and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is about 8 hours ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Vancouver to Amsterdam fares varied in your price checks?
In 19 days of daily checks (from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $525 and $545 and the lowest we saw was $491. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Amsterdam?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most.