Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $747
Air India 1 stop 18 hr Mon, Jun 15 — Tue, Jun 30
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $747
Cheapest one-way flight $570
Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $570
Cheapest nonstop flights $926
Lufthansa Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $926
Last-minute weekend getaway $747
Air India 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $747
Cheapest business class flights $3,075
Air India 1 stop 18 hr Mon, Jun 22 — Tue, Jul 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $3,075
Fastest flight 10 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai takes 10 hr 45 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 Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $660–780
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $880–1,150

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $926
    Typical price: $860–1,600
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
    48 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $3,400–6,800
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
    131 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $870–1,700
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,044
    Typical price: $1,000–2,000
    33 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Austrian
    from $955
    Typical price: $950–2,400
    29 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
  • ANA
    from $1,885
    Typical price: $1,800–3,300
    28 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 27 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 42 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 7 min 85 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 Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $660 to $780.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $747. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $570.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $926, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $1,044, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $955, flying from May 30 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $1,885, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai starts at $747 from Mon, Jun 15 to Tue, Jun 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $570 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
10 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 10 nonstop flights and 48 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 131 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai are:
  • China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 33 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Austrian offers 29 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • ANA offers 28 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $747. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $570.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $926, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $1,044, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $955, flying from May 30 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $1,885, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
Lufthansa, Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
  • There are 10 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air China direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai at price $747 is offered by Air India from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Lufthansa, Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
  • There are 10 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air China direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai start at $926 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Lufthansa.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai start at $3,075 from Mon, Jun 22 to Tue, Jul 7 with Air India.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai start at $747 from Mon, Jun 15 to Tue, Jun 30.
To book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai starts at $747 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air India.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai at price $747 is offered by Air India from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main 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.

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