Cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | €528 | KLM1 stop37 hrThu, Dec 25 — Wed, Jan 7 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently €528 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | €260 | Cathay Pacific1 stop30 hrWed, Dec 24 | The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently €260 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | €692 | LufthansaNonstop14 hrThu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 18 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently €692 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | €677 | Qatar Airways1 stop39 hrSat, Dec 27 — Mon, Dec 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently €677 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | €1,894 | China Southern1 stop17 hrMon, Feb 23 — Tue, Mar 10 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is currently €1,894 |
| Fastest flight | 12 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main takes 12 hr 30 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| February Cheapest | Typical prices: €500–650 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: €710–880 |
Popular airlines from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Air ChinaNonstop6 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - FRAEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun117 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - FRAEvery day
- China EasternNonstopTypical price: €740–1,3507 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - FRAEvery day
- LufthansaNonstopfrom €686Typical price: €720–1,2005 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - FRAEvery Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun53 weekly connecting flightsPVG - FRAEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
- China Southernfrom €578Typical price: €700–1,60040 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - FRAEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Cathay Pacificfrom €581Typical price: €790–1,40025 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - FRAEvery day
- Turkish Airlinesfrom €630Typical price: €860–1,75022 weekly connecting flightsPVG - FRAEvery day
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km
Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Frankfurt am Main center and popularity with travelers.
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Frankfurt am MainGermany30 min11 km
- Hahn Airport (HHN)Frankfurt am MainGermany1 hr 32 min103 km
- Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)DüsseldorfGermany2 hr 44 min187 km
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CologneGermany2 hr 7 min137 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main
The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from €500 to €650.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from €528. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from €260.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €686, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €578, flying from Dec 29 to Jan 13.
- The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €581, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €630, flying from Feb 21 to Mar 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main starts at €528 from Thu, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at €260 and departs on Wed, Dec 24.
12 hr 30 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.
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, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 6 nonstop flights and 117 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 6 nonstop flights and 117 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 53 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
- China Southern offers 40 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 25 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific 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).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from €528. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from €260.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €686, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €578, flying from Dec 29 to Jan 13.
- The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €581, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main is €630, flying from Feb 21 to Mar 6.
China Eastern, Air China and Lufthansa 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- 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, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main at price €677 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29.
China Eastern, Air China and Lufthansa 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- 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, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 €692 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 18 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 €1,894 from Mon, Feb 23 to Tue, Mar 10 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main start at €528 from Thu, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 7.
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.
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 €677 from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main at price €677 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29.
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.
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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