What percentage of Munich to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.5% of flights from Munich to Shanghai were direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant majority of routes include at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Munich to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Munich to Shanghai has a median duration of 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 17 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 8778 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights constituted about 7.2% of the available options during this period. Travelers prioritizing convenience may find the higher cost for direct routes justifiable.

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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: €601 - €1,030

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 601 EUR and 1030 EUR. The current lowest deal is 544 EUR with Finnair, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 30.

now 544 €

Low 601 €

High 1,030 €

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Arabia

1,023 €

868 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (SHA)

Turkish Airlines

940 €

840 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

722 €

593 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

725 €

608 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

715 €

608 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

701 €

608 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

927 € → 698 €

25%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

938 € → 743 €

21%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

778 € → 588 €

24%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

843 € → 669 €

21%

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Munich - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December, July, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 23 hours, 0 minutes

Flights from Munich to Shanghai typically take 23 hours, 0 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.5% direct flights in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair has a recent deal for $544

Finnair recently offered a deal for $544 from Munich to Shanghai (November 8-November 30).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Munich to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

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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$4,580

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$4,420

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Munich to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $945. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to approximately $1092, while booking 60+ days out also showed higher average prices of about $1066. Planning your trip within the 14-27 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Munich to Shanghai is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $712. The median price for this route over the trailing 90 days was $843. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $1275 or less. Aiming for a price point around or below $712 indicates a particularly competitive fare.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Shanghai, with a median price of $703. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $739. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $843, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average. October, with a median of $773, was also among the more affordable options.

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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: €601 - €1,030

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 601 EUR and 1030 EUR. The current lowest deal is 544 EUR with Finnair, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 30.

now 544 €

Low 601 €

High 1,030 €

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (SHA)

Air Arabia

1,023 €

868 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (SHA)

Turkish Airlines

940 €

840 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

722 €

593 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

725 €

608 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

715 €

608 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MUC - Shanghai

Munich (MUC) - Shanghai (PVG)

Nantucket Airlines

701 €

608 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

927 € → 698 €

25%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

938 € → 743 €

21%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

778 € → 588 €

24%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

843 € → 669 €

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Munich to Shanghai

Munich - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December, July, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 23 hours, 0 minutes

Flights from Munich to Shanghai typically take 23 hours, 0 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.5% direct flights in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair has a recent deal for $544

Finnair recently offered a deal for $544 from Munich to Shanghai (November 8-November 30).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Munich to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

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

$2,507

$1,479

Save $1,028

From MUC

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Sep 19

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$4,420

$3,227

Save $1,193

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

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

Typically 23 hours, 0 minutes

Connecting flights are dominant

Finnair has a recent deal for $544

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Dec 29

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 29

Mar 09

Mar 08

Mar 02

Mar 08

Mar 02

Nov 26

Sep 19

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?

Related routes

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

Typically 23 hours, 0 minutes

Connecting flights are dominant

Finnair has a recent deal for $544

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Dec 29

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 29

Mar 09

Mar 08

Mar 02

Mar 08

Mar 02

Nov 26

Sep 19

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?