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	$610	China Southern 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $610
Cheapest one-way flight	$389	XiamenAir 1 stop 38 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $389
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,020	KLM Nonstop 13 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $1,020
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,044	Qatar Airways 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $1,044
Cheapest business class flights	$2,114	China Southern 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is currently $2,114

Fastest flight	10 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai takes 10 hr 15 min
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: $580–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $900–1,150

Popular airlines from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $730–1,900

7 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - PVG Every day
KLM

Nonstop

from $1,020

Typical price: $820–1,900

6 weekly nonstop flights

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

from $610

Typical price: $600–1,250

49 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG, SHA Every day
Air France

from $970

Typical price: $950–1,950

36 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $828

Typical price: $830–1,850

36 weekly connecting flights

AMS - PVG, SHA Every day
Lufthansa

from $633

Typical price: $680–1,400

32 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 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 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 $580 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $610. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $389.

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

The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $1,020, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $610, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $970, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $828, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $633, flying from May 31 to Jun 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai starts at $610 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $389 and departs on Wed, May 20.

10 hr 15 min 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 49 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) .
Air France offers 36 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 36 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Lufthansa offers 32 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa 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 China Southern from $610. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $389.

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

The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $1,020, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $610, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $970, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $828, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is $633, flying from May 31 to Jun 16.

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, Wednesday, 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 $1,044 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

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, Wednesday, 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 $1,020 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10 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 $2,114 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, Jun 4 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Shanghai start at $610 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.

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 $1,044 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Shanghai at price $1,044 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

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.