What percentage of Frankfurt to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 18.5% of flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

The median direct flight time from Frankfurt to Shanghai is approximately 11 hours and 20 minutes. This duration covers a distance of 8858 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to about 16 hours and 50 minutes, reflecting the additional time for layovers and connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. The consistent availability of deals makes it a route where good value can often be found.

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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

For those planning cheap flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, the most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $771. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $801, and April, with a median fare of $841. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are typically $826–$1419, with a median of $1125. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are relatively uncommon.

The journey from Frankfurt to Shanghai is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8858 km. A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 18h 30m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 1 when connecting. Only 18.5% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Regular price: €668 - €1,197

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 668 EUR to 1197 EUR. The current lowest deal is 559 EUR with Finnair, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 14.

now 559 €

Low 668 €

High 1,197 €

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 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

900 €

618 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

947 €

651 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

947 €

620 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

993 €

611 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

675 €

592 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

765 €

558 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

993 € → 611 €

38%

8 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 30

1,031 € → 667 €

35%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

947 € → 620 €

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

907 € → 592 €

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Shanghai are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $771

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 30m

Flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai typically take 18 hours and 30 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 18.5% of recent flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China offers direct flights on the Frankfurt to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

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.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$670

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.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, and maglev train)

💸 Flights from ~$670

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.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have shown an average price of $846. Booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, has historically resulted in higher average prices, around $1454. Conversely, last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, have averaged approximately $1037.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $826. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route has historically been $1125, with prices reaching up to $1419 for the upper 25% of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai include February, with a median price of $771, and May, with a median price of $801. April also presented a relatively low median price of $841. The annual median price for this route is $1125, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Regular price: €668 - €1,197

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 668 EUR to 1197 EUR. The current lowest deal is 559 EUR with Finnair, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 14.

now 559 €

Low 668 €

High 1,197 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

February

Cheapest

Flights from 771 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,634 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

900 €

618 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

947 €

651 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

947 €

620 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

993 €

611 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

675 €

592 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

765 €

558 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

993 € → 611 €

38%

8 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 30

1,031 € → 667 €

35%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

947 € → 620 €

35%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

907 € → 592 €

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai