What percentage of Munich to Shanghai flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Munich to Shanghai have constituted approximately 9.5% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This data reflects observations over a trailing 90-day period, indicating that connecting flights are more common on this route.

How many hours is the flight from Munich to Shanghai?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Munich to Shanghai is typically 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours and 5 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 8778 kilometers, which contributes to the extended travel times, especially for connecting itineraries.

How much do direct flights from Munich to Shanghai cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Munich to Shanghai have been about 17% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $959, while connecting flights had a median price of $820. Direct flights also represented a smaller share of the available options, accounting for approximately 7.2% of all flights observed over the trailing 90 days.

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Munich to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to Shanghai

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Munich to Shanghai are significantly above the typical level, with only 18% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $712 to $1275, with a median of $843. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Munich to Shanghai? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $703. Following December, July offers a median fare of $739, and October presents a median of $773, making these months generally more economical for this route.

A typical journey from Munich to Shanghai takes about 23h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8778 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

How much is a round trip from Munich to Shanghai

Regular price: €628 - €1,079

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

The regular price range for flights from Munich to Shanghai is between 628 EUR and 1079 EUR. The current lowest deal is 570 EUR with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 20.

now 570 €

Low 628 €

High 1,079 €

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Munich to Shanghai is December, with a median price of $703. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1730. Flight prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from 703 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,730 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Munich to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Munich to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

813 €

723 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

777 €

596 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

779 €

596 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

759 €

613 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

758 €

613 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

827 €

629 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

873 € → 662 €

24%

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

903 € → 702 €

22%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

827 € → 629 €

24%

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

961 € → 767 €

20%

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Munich - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Munich to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $703 for flights from Munich to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 23h 0m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 23 hours, typically with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.5% of options, with a median of 1 stopover on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China provides direct flight options from Munich to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Munich to Shanghai appear frequently, offering opportunities to save.

Munich main airports to depart from

Munich (MUC)

Cheapest

Munich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~29 km from Munich city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€534

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves as a major international gateway to Shanghai from Munich.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€536

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~€619

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Munich to Shanghai has been 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was approximately $945. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to about $1092, while booking 60+ days out also resulted in higher average prices around $1066. These trends are based on data observed across a 90-day trailing period.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Munich to Shanghai was considered to be $712 or less. The median price for this route was $843, and prices typically reached $1275 or more for the higher end of fares. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $712, it represents a historically strong value for this route.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Shanghai, with a median price of $703. July also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $739. The annual median price for this route was $843, based on data from the trailing 270 days. October, with a median price of $773, was also among the more affordable months.

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Munich to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Munich to Shanghai

Regular price: €628 - €1,079

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

The regular price range for flights from Munich to Shanghai is between 628 EUR and 1079 EUR. The current lowest deal is 570 EUR with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 20.

now 570 €

Low 628 €

High 1,079 €

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to Shanghai

December

Cheapest

Flights from 703 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,730 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Munich to Shanghai

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Munich to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

813 €

723 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

777 €

596 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

779 €

596 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

759 €

613 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

758 €

613 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Gulf Air

827 €

629 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

873 € → 662 €

24%

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

903 € → 702 €

22%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

827 € → 629 €

24%

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

961 € → 767 €

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to Shanghai

Munich - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Munich to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $703 for flights from Munich to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 23h 0m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 23 hours, typically with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.5% of options, with a median of 1 stopover on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China provides direct flight options from Munich to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Munich to Shanghai appear frequently, offering opportunities to save.

Munich main airports to depart from

Munich (MUC)

Cheapest

Munich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~29 km from Munich city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€534

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves as a major international gateway to Shanghai from Munich.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€536

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$4,482

$3,168

Save $1,314

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Munich to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Munich to Shanghai

Munich to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Munich to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to Shanghai

Direct flights from Munich to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Munich to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to Shanghai

Munich - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 23h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Munich 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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Mar 11

Mar 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

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

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

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Munich to Shanghai?

What percentage of Munich to Shanghai flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Munich to Shanghai?

How much do direct flights from Munich to Shanghai cost compared to connecting flights?

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More routes from Munich

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Munich to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Munich to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Munich to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Munich to Shanghai

Direct flights from Munich to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Munich to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to Shanghai

Munich - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 23h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Munich 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

Mar 15

Mar 08

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Mar 11

Mar 15

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Mar 02

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Mar 16

Mar 08

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Mar 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

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

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

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Munich to Shanghai?