What percentage of Frankfurt to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai accounted for 6.3% of all flights. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route historically opt for flights with connections.

How many hours is the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 11 hours. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, typically around 18 hours and 30 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 8858 kilometers.

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

Historically, direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai have a median price of $1189, while connecting flights have a median price of $1122. This represents a premium of approximately 6% for direct flights. Direct flights constitute about 6.5% of all flights on this route, suggesting they are less common but offer a time-saving option for a slightly higher cost.

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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: €616 - €1,203

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 616 EUR to 1203 EUR. The current lowest deal is 530 EUR with Air India Limited for travel from Dec 4-Dec 10.

now 530 €

Low 616 €

High 1,203 €

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Vietnam Airlines

1,023 €

960 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Condor Flugdienst

1,008 €

1,132 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

1,061 €

2,313 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

690 €

782 €

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

711 €

803 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

684 €

771 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

888 € → 594 €

33%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

884 € → 608 €

31%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

850 € → 604 €

29%

7 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 23

782 € → 545 €

30%

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Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $704, followed by January at $828.

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights take 11h 0m

The median nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai takes 11h 0m, while connecting flights take 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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 best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $766. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1609. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out were around $1225, indicating that last-minute deals can offer significant savings compared to very early bookings or extremely late ones.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is considered a good deal if the price is $964 or less. The median price for this route historically has been $1126. Prices above $1435 typically fall into the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of prices observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai include September, with a median price of $704, and January, with a median price of $828. February also shows a median price of $836. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1126 for this route.

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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: €616 - €1,203

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai is 616 EUR to 1203 EUR. The current lowest deal is 530 EUR with Air India Limited for travel from Dec 4-Dec 10.

now 530 €

Low 616 €

High 1,203 €

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Vietnam Airlines

1,023 €

960 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Condor Flugdienst

1,008 €

1,132 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

1,061 €

2,313 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

690 €

782 €

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

711 €

803 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Shanghai

Frankfurt (FRA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

684 €

771 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

888 € → 594 €

33%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

884 € → 608 €

31%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

850 € → 604 €

29%

7 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 23

782 € → 545 €

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Frankfurt - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $704, followed by January at $828.

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights take 11h 0m

The median nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai takes 11h 0m, while connecting flights take 23h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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

91% AI deal score

$3,337

$2,265

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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

Fly in September for the best prices

Nonstop flights take 11h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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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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

Fly in September for the best prices

Nonstop flights take 11h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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 18

Nov 15

Nov 15

Nov 11

Feb 19

Nov 08

Nov 24

Nov 27

Apr 14

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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?