How many flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 4.7% of flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai has a median duration of 11 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 8911 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 16 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers can expect a longer journey when choosing connecting flights.

How much more do direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai cost?

Historically, direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai typically cost about 7% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $811, while connecting flights have a median price of $757. Direct flights constitute approximately 5.1% of all flights on this route, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai, May is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $628. Other cost-effective options include June, with a median fare of $702, and September, with a median fare of $747. Planning your trip around these months could result in more favorable pricing.

Fares for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai typically range from $663 to $1354, with a median of $897. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When flying from Amsterdam to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 4.7% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to Shanghai takes approximately 17h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover. You should account for this total travel time when planning your trip.

The distance between Amsterdam and Shanghai is approximately 8911 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the typical journey time and the need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Regular price: €701 - €1,146

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is typically between 701 EUR and 1146 EUR. The current lowest deal is 461 EUR with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 7.

now 461 €

Low 701 €

High 1,146 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai is May, with a median price of $628. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1554. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from 628 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,554 €

Jan

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

596 €

503 €

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

769 €

517 €

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

763 €

536 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

805 €

478 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

805 €

500 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

598 €

500 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

850 € → 498 €

41%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

826 € → 477 €

42%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

793 € → 460 €

42%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

851 € → 520 €

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from AMS to SHA are above the typical level, with a median of $897.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: May, June, September

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are May ($628), June ($702), and September ($747).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 17h 45m

The median flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 17 hours 45 minutes, typically with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.3% of routes, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the AMS to SHA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Only 3% of recent fares from AMS to SHA were considered good prices, so book early.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€464

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for travelers seeking flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~€464

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail, car)

💸 Flights from ~€463

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$2,099

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$2,110

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$1,888

$1,262

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China Southern Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $764. Booking within 6 days of departure sees the average price rise to approximately $1002. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days out generally results in an average price of $1228, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is considered to be $663 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $897. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai costing $1354 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, May is often the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai, with a median price of $628. June also presents a good value, with a median price of $702. For comparison, the annual median price for this route is $897, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Regular price: €701 - €1,146

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is typically between 701 EUR and 1146 EUR. The current lowest deal is 461 EUR with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 7.

now 461 €

Low 701 €

High 1,146 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

May

Cheapest

Flights from 628 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,554 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

596 €

503 €

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

769 €

517 €

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

763 €

536 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

805 €

478 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

805 €

500 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

598 €

500 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

850 € → 498 €

41%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

826 € → 477 €

42%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

793 € → 460 €

42%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

851 € → 520 €

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from AMS to SHA are above the typical level, with a median of $897.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: May, June, September

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are May ($628), June ($702), and September ($747).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 17h 45m

The median flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 17 hours 45 minutes, typically with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.3% of routes, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the AMS to SHA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Only 3% of recent fares from AMS to SHA were considered good prices, so book early.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€464

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for travelers seeking flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~€464

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,888

$1,262

Save $626

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest months: May, June, September

Median flight time is 17h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

What is a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

How many flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

How much more do direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai cost?

Related routes

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest months: May, June, September

Median flight time is 17h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Sep 18

Sep 18

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

What is a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai?