Cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheapest round-trip flights $676
Air India 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $676
Cheapest one-way flight $309
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 25 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $309
Cheapest nonstop flights $825
Lufthansa Nonstop 14 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $825
Last-minute weekend getaway $630
KLM 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Mon, Feb 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $630
Cheapest business class flights $2,252
China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Tue, May 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently $2,252
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 April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $660–1,200
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $850–1,050

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

  • Air China
    Nonstop
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    106 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every day
  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $817
    Typical price: $890–1,450
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
    67 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - FRA Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $920–1,650
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - FRA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • China Southern
    from $810
    Typical price: $870–2,000
    38 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $689
    Typical price: $950–1,700
    23 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - FRA Every day
  • ANA
    from $8,241
    Typical price: $5,300–8,800
    23 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 April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $660 to $1,200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $676. 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 $817, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $810, flying from Apr 20 to May 5.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $689, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $8,241, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main starts at $676 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $309 and departs on Wed, May 13.
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 6 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:
  • Lufthansa offers 5 nonstop flights and 67 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • China Eastern offers 6 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • China Southern offers 38 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 23 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) .
  • ANA offers 23 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 Air India from $676. 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 $817, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $810, flying from Apr 20 to May 5.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $689, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is $8,241, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
Lufthansa, China Eastern and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 6 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 6 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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 $630 is offered by KLM from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16.
Lufthansa, China Eastern and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main.
  • There are 6 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 6 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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 $825 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25 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 $2,252 from Mon, Apr 20 to Tue, May 5 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main start at $676 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13.
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 $630 from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16 with KLM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main at price $630 is offered by KLM from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16.
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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