If Amsterdam has been sitting on your “someday” list, this is your nudge. 👀
Google Flights is showing San Diego → Amsterdam from about $593 roundtrip for 1-week trips in April, and that’s way under the usual $850–$1,250 range for this route.
✈️ This Week’s Tight Flights Weekly Spotlight
San Diego → Amsterdam (AMS)
Sample dates we saw:
Apr 24 – Apr 30 – from ~$593 RT (Delta + Scandinavian, 2 stops)
Apr 30 – May 6 – from ~$654 RT (Delta + Scandinavian, 2 stops)
Apr 6 – Apr 13 – from ~$669 RT (Delta + Scandinavian, 2 stops)
Prices move constantly, so use these as starting points. If you’re flexible by a day or two, you can usually find a few more options in the same range.
💸 Why this deal is “tight”
Europe trips from SAN under $600 RT are rare, especially for a city this popular.
You’re saving roughly 40–45% vs typical prices for similar April trips.
April is shoulder season: fewer crowds than summer, but great café weather and early tulips.
🌷 Quick Amsterdam Week Cheat Sheet
Good areas to stay (first-timer friendly):
Jordaan – Artsy, local cafés, canals, and boutiques.
De Pijp – Trendy, younger vibe, great brunch and markets.
Centrum / Canal Belt – Very central, walkable to most sights.
Easy 6–9 day starter itinerary ideas:
Culture: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House (book early).
Canals: Classic canal cruise at sunset, or a DIY walk around Prinsengracht.
Food: Stroopwafels, bitterballen, Indonesian rijsttafel, and café-hopping by the water.
Day trips: Zaanse Schans for windmills & cheese, or Haarlem/Utrecht for a slower pace.
Money-saving tips:
Grab a public transit card (or just tap contactless) for trams and metros.
Book museum tickets online in advance to avoid dynamic pricing and long queues.
Look for canal cruises outside peak evening slots for better prices and fewer crowds.
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to bike along canals and sip coffee by the water, this is it.
✨ Honorable Mentions (Also Worth a Look)
Some other routes that popped this week:
San Diego → Venice – from ~$530 RT in March (low vs typical $600–$820).
San Diego → Rome – from ~$496 RT in January (~37% off usual prices).
San Diego → Tokyo – from ~$698 RT in January (Japan under $700 RT from SAN).
San Diego → London – from ~$574 RT in February (below the usual $580–$760).
San Diego → Naples – from ~$601 RT in April (cheap gateway to pizza, Amalfi & Capri).
San Diego → Atlanta – from ~$98 RT in January (domestic steal).
San Diego → Denver (weekend) – from ~$58 RT in March (perfect quick getaway).
San Diego → Cancún – from ~$340 RT in February (solid winter sun option).
If one of these hits your calendar better than Amsterdam, this week is still a great time to grab seats.
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