Cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheapest round-trip flights $763
Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $763
Cheapest one-way flight $327
Gulf Air 1 stop 21 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $327
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,279
Lufthansa Nonstop 14 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $1,279
Last-minute weekend getaway $837
Air France 1 stop 27 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $837
Cheapest business class flights $2,715
Air India 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $2,715
Fastest flight 11 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main takes 11 hr 40 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 Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $660–990
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $860–1,100

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $1,048
    Typical price: $940–1,600
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
    56 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
  • Air China
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
    99 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $930–1,600
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
  • China Southern
    from $911
    Typical price: $910–2,350
    35 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $989
    Typical price: $1,050–2,300
    22 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
  • Air France
    from $965
    Typical price: $920–1,850
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $660 to $990.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $763. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $327.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $1,048, flying from May 14 to May 29.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $911, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $989, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $965, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main starts at $763 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $327 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
11 hr 40 min 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, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 10 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .

In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 7 nonstop flights and 99 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) .
  • China Southern offers 35 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 22 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 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 Etihad, China Eastern from $763. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $327.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $1,048, flying from May 14 to May 29.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $911, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $989, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $965, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
Lufthansa, Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 10 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • 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.
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 $837 is offered by Air France from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Lufthansa, Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 10 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available every day.
  • 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.
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 $1,279 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27 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 $2,715 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24 with Air India.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main start at $763 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24.
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 $837 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Air France.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main at price $837 is offered by Air France from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
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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