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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Frankfurt to Shanghai

November 11 - November 17

Cheapest

FRA - Shanghai

$859

$670

Round trip

November 11 - November 24

FRA - Shanghai

$875

$676

Round trip

November 4 - November 17

FRA - Shanghai

$869

$681

Round trip

November 5 - November 17

FRA - Shanghai

$871

$681

Round trip

June 19 - June 26

Best
Earliest

FRA - Shanghai

$958

$684

Round trip

September 10 - September 29

FRA - Shanghai

$801

$690

Round trip

November 4 - November 20

FRA - Shanghai

$869

$691

Round trip

November 4 - November 26

FRA - Shanghai

$866

$692

Round trip

November 4 - November 27

FRA - Shanghai

$866

$694

Round trip

November 4 - November 12

FRA - Shanghai

$852

$694

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $771. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices with a median of $801, and April is another good option at a median of $841. Considering these trends can help in planning your trip to secure better value.
Right now, fares for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are above the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $752โ€“$1386, with a median of $960. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that price alerts could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.
A typical journey from Frankfurt to Shanghai takes about 18h 30m including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries connect at least once, with only 11.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 1.
The distance between Frankfurt and Shanghai is 8858 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance means that journeys will naturally involve extended travel times, especially when accounting for layovers.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Regular price: $761 - $1,217

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

The regular price range for this route is between $761 and $1217. The current lowest deal is $670 with Air India Limited, for travel from November 11 to November 17.

now $670

Low $761

High $1,217

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $771. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1634. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $771

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,634

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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$958

$684

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$939

$731

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$1,002

$739

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$1,065

$739

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$1,081

$839

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

China Southern Airlines

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$881

$710

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$1,065ย ย โ†’ย ย $739

31%

7 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 26

$958ย ย โ†’ย ย $684

29%

5 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 24

$1,002ย ย โ†’ย ย $739

26%

13 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 27

$950ย ย โ†’ย ย $703

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Shanghai are above the typical level of $960.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai, with a median price of $771.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Flights are typically 18h 30m

The median flight duration from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 18 hours and 30 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.2% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$670

Frankfurtโ€“Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurtโ€“Hahn offers another option for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

๐Ÿ“ ~100 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$897

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

๐Ÿ“ ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, and maglev train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$670

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, and bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$684

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider HGH for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

๐Ÿ“ ~135 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$703

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

WUX is a convenient alternative, especially for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor, with less congestion.

๐Ÿ“ ~100 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$943

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

NKG is a reliable regional hub with frequent flights and high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

๐Ÿ“ ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$732

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

NGB offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility, but travel time can be unpredictable.

๐Ÿ“ ~155 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$930

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

NTG is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays, but has limited options.

๐Ÿ“ ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$882

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best prices for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $846. Booking within 0-6 days of departure tends to result in higher average prices, often around $1037. Similarly, booking more than 60 days out can see average prices rise to approximately $1454, suggesting that very early bookings may not always yield the lowest fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $752. The median price for this route has historically been around $960. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares typically falling below $1386. By comparing offers to the $752 threshold, travelers can identify advantageous prices for their journey.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, with a median price of $771. May is also a good option, with a median price of $801. April follows with a median price of $841. These months typically present better value compared to the annual median price of $960 for this route.