Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai (AMS - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$690	Lufthansa 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $690
Cheapest one-way flight	$413	XiamenAir 1 stop 18 hr Tue, May 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $413
Cheapest nonstop flights	$857	KLM Nonstop 13 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $857
Last-minute weekend getaway	$762	Air India 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $762
Cheapest business class flights	$2,296	XiamenAir 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $2,296

Fastest flight	11 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai takes 11 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $590–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $910–1,150

Popular airlines from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $760–1,900

7 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - PVG Every day
KLM

Nonstop

from $857

Typical price: $880–1,950

6 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
China Southern

from $768

Typical price: $610–1,300

72 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG, SHA Every day
Lufthansa

from $697

Typical price: $710–1,450

42 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,089

Typical price: $880–2,050

35 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG, SHA Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,272

Typical price: $1,050–2,450

21 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Amsterdam

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Amsterdam Netherlands 22 min 7 mi
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)

Eindhoven Netherlands 1 hr 28 min 66 mi
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Brussels Belgium 2 hr 59 min 133 mi
Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 29 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Amsterdam to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $590 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $690. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $413.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $857, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $768, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $697, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $1,089, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $1,272, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai starts at $690 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $413 and departs on Tue, May 5.

11 hr is the shortest flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 72 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Amsterdam to Shanghai are:

KLM offers 6 nonstop flights per week. KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Lufthansa offers 42 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 35 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Amsterdam and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $690. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $413.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $857, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 28.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $768, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $697, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $1,089, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $1,272, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

China Eastern and KLM fly direct from Amsterdam to Shanghai.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 KLM direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Shanghai at price $762 is offered by Air India from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

China Eastern and KLM fly direct from Amsterdam to Shanghai.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 KLM direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Shanghai start at $857 from Fri, Jun 12 to Sun, Jun 28 with KLM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Shanghai start at $2,296 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10 with XiamenAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Shanghai start at $690 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

To book business class trips from Amsterdam to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Amsterdam and Shanghai starts at $762 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air India.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Shanghai at price $762 is offered by Air India from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.