What percentage of Frankfurt to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.3% of flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai were direct. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically opt for connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct options are less common for this particular route.

How many hours is the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

The direct flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai typically takes around 11 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 8858 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai have carried a premium of approximately 6% compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1189, while connecting flights had a median price of $1122. Direct flights represent about 6.5% of the available options. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a shorter journey against this price difference.

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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

If you are looking for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, the data indicates that September is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $704. Other economical options include January, with a median fare of $828, and February, where the median fare is $836. These months offer more budget-friendly opportunities compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Frankfurt to Shanghai covers a significant distance of 8858 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This substantial distance means that itineraries often involve considerable travel time.

The typical journey time for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, including connections, is 11h 0m. While direct flights are available, most itineraries involve at least one stop. For connecting flights specifically, the median travel time is considerably longer, at 23h 0m.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 6.3% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and when connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. Travelers should factor in these connections when planning their trip.

Fares for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai typically range from $964 to $1435, with a median fare of $1126. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Regular price: €678 - €1,158

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 678 EUR to 1158 EUR. The current lowest deal is 548 EUR with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 15.

now 548 €

Low 678 €

High 1,158 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai is September, with a median price of $704. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1417. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from 704 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,417 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Valuair

1,127 €

828 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

939 €

712 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

944 €

719 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

832 €

641 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

908 €

646 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

915 €

689 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

906 € → 529 €

42%

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

901 € → 591 €

34%

12 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 29

828 € → 561 €

32%

5 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 24

828 € → 561 €

32%

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Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Frankfurt to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median price of $1126.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $704 for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 0m.

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai typically take 11h 0m, while connecting flights average 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 6.3% of recent flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines has direct flights available from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€529

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.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€528

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive networks and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~€554

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $766. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, or too late, within 0-6 days of travel, generally results in higher prices. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days in advance had an average price of $1609, while those booked 14-27 days out averaged $1580.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $964. The median price for this route over the same period was $1126. Prices above $1435 are typically in the more expensive range. These figures are based on historical price data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai, with a median price of $704. January and February also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $828 and $836 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1126. These insights are based on pricing trends observed over a 270-day period.

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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: €678 - €1,158

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 678 EUR to 1158 EUR. The current lowest deal is 548 EUR with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 15.

now 548 €

Low 678 €

High 1,158 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

September

Cheapest

Flights from 704 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,417 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (SHA)

Valuair

1,127 €

828 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

939 €

712 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

944 €

719 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

832 €

641 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

908 €

646 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

915 €

689 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

906 € → 529 €

42%

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

901 € → 591 €

34%

12 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 29

828 € → 561 €

32%

5 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 24

828 € → 561 €

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Frankfurt to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median price of $1126.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $704 for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 0m.

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai typically take 11h 0m, while connecting flights average 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 6.3% of recent flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines has direct flights available from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€529

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.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€528

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive networks and competitive pricing, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,472

$1,756

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 11h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Nov 15

Nov 11

Nov 08

Nov 01

Nov 08

Nov 01

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Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Frankfurt to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

What percentage of Frankfurt to Shanghai flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

Are non-stop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai worth the extra cost?

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Frankfurt to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 11h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 11

Nov 08

Nov 01

Nov 08

Nov 01

Mar 01

Mar 01

Mar 06

Feb 19

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

How do I know if a Frankfurt to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai?