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Houston → Amsterdam flights

IAH–AMS fares show a median of $586 over the last 30 days, with a tight range — book whenever convenient within your window.

Written from this route's 30-day price index (15 daily samples). Article last regenerated Nov 7, 2026.

Houston–Amsterdam fares are steady — expect about $586

Key takeaways

Median fare sits at $586, based on 15 of the last 30 days
Prices stayed in a narrow $571–$609 range, just a 7% spread
The middle half of fares clustered between $571 and $586, showing little volatility
With only 15 of 30 days sampled, treat this as a solid but not exhaustive read on pricing
No dominant carrier pattern was visible in the data, so airline choice likely won't swing price much

30-day price trend

IAH → AMS · cheapest cached fare per day · last 16 days · ↓ 3%

$571 low$609 high

See full numbers and stats on the IAH → AMS price history page.

The full picture

Fares between Houston and Amsterdam have been remarkably consistent over the sampled period, with a median of $586 and a spread of just 7% between the low ($571) and high ($609). That tight band suggests this route isn't prone to the wild swings you sometimes see on long-haul international itineraries — there's no steep premium for booking late, nor a deep discount reward for booking far ahead, at least based on what the data shows.

Because the price range is so narrow, timing your purchase around a specific day-of-week or last-minute deal strategy likely won't yield meaningful savings here. The middle half of observed fares landed between $571 and $586, meaning most days you check, you'll see a price close to that median rather than an outlier. If you see something at or below $571, that's already in the bottom quarter of observed fares and worth booking without hesitation.

No clear carrier dominance or day-of-week pattern emerged from the available data, so there isn't strong evidence to recommend targeting a particular weekday or airline for this route during this window. The caveat worth flagging: this snapshot covers only 15 of the last 30 days, which is a reasonable but incomplete sample. A fuller 30-day read, or data spanning a different season, could reveal more variation than what we're seeing here. Treat $586 as a dependable benchmark for now, but don't assume the route is incapable of bigger swings outside this window.

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Why we regenerated this article: Bottom quartile ↑ 36% ($420 → $571). We only rewrite when the underlying price index actually moves — stable weeks keep the previous take.

AI-authored from this route's 30-day price index. Article last regenerated Nov 7, 2026. Fares shift continuously — confirm at booking.

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