Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $662
China Southern 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $662
Cheapest one-way flight $463
China Southern 2 stops 42 hr Thu, Apr 30
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $463
Cheapest nonstop flights $802
Lufthansa Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $802
Last-minute weekend getaway $985
Gulf Air 1 stop 47 hr Fri, Feb 13 — Mon, Feb 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $985
Cheapest business class flights $2,674
Finnair, China Southern 2 stops 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is currently $2,674
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 March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $650–900
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $880–1,150

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

  • Air China
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $1,700–6,900
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - PVG Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    141 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $880–1,700
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $792
    Typical price: $850–1,500
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
    55 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $872
    Typical price: $950–1,850
    35 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every day
  • ANA
    from $1,745
    Typical price: $1,750–3,250
    25 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Southern
    from $662
    Typical price: $770–1,900
    24 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - PVG, SHA Every Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 28 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $650 to $900.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $662. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $463.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $792, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $872, flying from Apr 24 to May 10.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $1,745, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $662, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai starts at $662 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $463 and departs on Thu, Apr 30.
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, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 6 nonstop flights and 141 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:
  • Lufthansa offers 5 nonstop flights and 55 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 35 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • ANA offers 25 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • China Southern offers 24 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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 China Southern from $662. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $463.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $792, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $872, flying from Apr 24 to May 10.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $1,745, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $662, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
China Eastern, Air China and Lufthansa fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
  • There are 6 Air China direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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 $985 is offered by Gulf Air from Fri, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 16.
China Eastern, Air China and Lufthansa fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
  • There are 6 Air China direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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 $802 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 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 $2,674 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Finnair, China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai start at $662 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.
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 $985 from Fri, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 16 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai at price $985 is offered by Gulf Air from Fri, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 16.
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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