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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$758	Emirates 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is currently $758
Cheapest one-way flight	$373	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 23 hr Tue, Jun 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is currently $373
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,059	KLM Nonstop 14 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is currently $1,059
Last-minute weekend getaway	$776	China Southern 1 stop 28 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Amsterdam is currently $776
Cheapest business class flights	$2,740	XiamenAir 1 stop 31 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is currently $2,740

Fastest flight	12 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam takes 12 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 Shanghai to Amsterdam is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–870
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $740–1,100

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Amsterdam

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $830–1,450

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - AMS Every day
KLM

Nonstop

from $1,059

Typical price: $840–1,650

6 weekly nonstop flights

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

from $776

Typical price: $620–1,250

73 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - AMS Every day
Lufthansa

from $840

Typical price: $840–1,600

37 weekly connecting flights

PVG - AMS Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,341

Typical price: $940–1,900

33 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - AMS Every day
Air France

from $1,157

Typical price: $1,050–2,200

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG - AMS Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $520 to $870.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $758. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $373.

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

The cheapest KLM flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,059, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $776, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $840, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,341, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,157, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam starts at $758 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $373 and departs on Tue, Jun 16.

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

Popular times to visit are during tulip season (mid-Mar–early May), summer (Jun–Aug) when the weather is mild and warm, and fall (Sep–Oct). Key events include King’s Day (Apr), celebrated with flea markets, outdoor concerts and an abundance of orange, the national color. Gay Pride (Aug) is a citywide street party with a parade of boats down Amsterdam’s canals. Winters are cold and damp.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam.
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 Shanghai to Amsterdam 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 Shanghai to Amsterdam.

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

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 73 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam are:

KLM offers 6 nonstop flights per week. KLM flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .
Lufthansa offers 37 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .
Cathay Pacific offers 33 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .
Air France offers 28 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $758. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $373.

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

The cheapest KLM flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,059, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $776, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $840, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,341, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,157, flying from May 3 to May 18.

China Eastern and KLM fly direct from Shanghai to Amsterdam.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 KLM direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam 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 Shanghai and Amsterdam at price $776 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

China Eastern and KLM fly direct from Shanghai to Amsterdam.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 KLM direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam 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 Shanghai to Amsterdam on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam start at $1,059 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25 with KLM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam, 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 Shanghai and Amsterdam start at $2,740 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Aug 6 with XiamenAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam start at $758 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Amsterdam, 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 Shanghai and Amsterdam starts at $776 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Amsterdam at price $776 is offered by China Southern from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Amsterdam, 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.