Cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheapest round-trip flights $712
Gulf Air 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $712
Cheapest one-way flight $309
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 39 hr Mon, May 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $309
Cheapest nonstop flights $873
Lufthansa Nonstop 14 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $873
Last-minute weekend getaway $735
KLM 1 stop 18 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sun, Feb 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $735
Cheapest business class flights $2,253
China Southern 1 stop 30 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $2,253
Fastest flight 12 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $660–1,000
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $850–1,050

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

  • Air China
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
    106 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $920–1,650
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $816
    Typical price: $900–1,450
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
    42 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - FRA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • China Southern
    from $798
    Typical price: $880–2,050
    39 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $846
    Typical price: $960–1,700
    24 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every day
  • ANA
    from $8,244
    Typical price: $5,400–8,800
    22 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every day

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 12 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

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 32 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 43 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 6 min 85 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $660 to $1,000.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $712. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $309.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $816, flying from May 18 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $798, flying from May 15 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $846, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $8,244, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main starts at $712 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $309 and departs on Mon, May 11.
12 hr is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
Many people visit Frankfurt in the spring and early summer (Mar–Jun) and in the fall, when it’s sunny and mild (Sep–Oct). Summer can be hot, and winter can bring snow, rain and sleet. Popular events include the Museum Embankment Festival (Aug), with arts and crafts stalls, music and culinary highlights from around the world; the Frankfurt Book Fair (Oct); the Apple Wine Festival (Aug), celebrating folklore and and the city’s most famous beverage; and the Christmas Market (Nov–Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 106 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main are:
  • China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Lufthansa offers 5 nonstop flights and 42 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • China Southern offers 39 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 24 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • ANA offers 22 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $712. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $309.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $816, flying from May 18 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $798, flying from May 15 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $846, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $8,244, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
Air China, China Eastern and Lufthansa fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 Frankfurt am Main at price $735 is offered by KLM from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22.
Air China, China Eastern and Lufthansa fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 7 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 Frankfurt am Main on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main start at $873 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with Lufthansa.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Frankfurt am Main start at $2,253 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main start at $712 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Frankfurt am Main starts at $735 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22 with KLM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main at price $735 is offered by KLM from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main, 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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