Flight Info | Shanghai to Amsterdam

The distance between Shanghai and Amsterdam is approximately 8,891.38 km. It takes around 13 hours 26 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$306
Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines SHA-AMS 36h 20m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 16
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Cheapest round-trip
$657
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines SHA-AMS 26h 10m · 2 stops Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
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When to travel
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,891.38 km
Flight distance
13h 26m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam: One way flights from $655, round trip flights from $947. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Amsterdam

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam, including China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Xiamen Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
KLM logo KLM
Swiss Airlines logo Swiss Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Amsterdam according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam is December, with an average price of $343; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $874.

$874
$609
$343
$78
    Cheapest
  • $676
    Aug
  • $794
    Sep
  • $558
    Oct
  • $428
    Nov
  • $343
    Dec
  • $434
    Jan
  • $404
    Feb
  • $756
    Mar
  • $874
    Apr
  • $747
    May
  • $671
    Jun
  • $446
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam are found during December, with an average price of $772. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to $1,577.

$1,577
$1,175
$772
$370
    Cheapest
  • $1,206
    Aug
  • $1,264
    Sep
  • $1,176
    Oct
  • $1,052
    Nov
  • $772
    Dec
  • $995
    Jan
  • $911
    Feb
  • $1,577
    Mar
  • $1,414
    Apr
  • $1,046
    May
  • $1,176
    Jun
  • $1,248
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Amsterdam during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam are available on Sep 9, with fares starting at $322.

$423
$373
$322
$272
    Cheapest
  • $416
    3
    Sep
  • $416
    4
  • $421
    5
  • $421
    6
  • $423
    7
  • $403
    8
  • $322
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam (SHA-AMS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Xiamen Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $306 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to AMS on Fri, Oct 16), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $657 departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Sun, Sep 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 13 hours 26 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Amsterdam (AMS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU771 (13:01) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/-/T/F/S -- MU1551 (13:12)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Oct 16, with one-way flights priced at just $306.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Amsterdam travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam on August 31, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $362.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Amsterdam, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (SHA-AMS) is by far the most common option on this route: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
  • The time difference between Amsterdam and Shanghai is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $809. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Amsterdam is $1,449. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Amsterdam, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.