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Flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs229,639. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.Rs133,671 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,671, select.
Shanghai.Rs134,642 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,642, select.
Shanghai.Rs135,289 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,289, select.
Shanghai.Rs135,289 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,289, select.
Shanghai.Rs136,584 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs136,584, select.
Shanghai.Rs138,202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,202, select.
Shanghai.Rs138,526 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,526, select.
Shanghai.Rs139,192 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,192, select.
Shanghai.Rs141,636 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs141,636, select.
Shanghai.Rs144,675 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs144,675, select.
Shanghai.Rs160,534 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,534, select.
Shanghai.Rs173,662 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs173,662, select.
Shanghai.Rs174,824 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs174,824, select.
Shanghai.Rs211,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs211,025, select.
Shanghai.Rs211,439 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs211,439, select.
Shanghai.Rs212,177 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs212,177, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from Rs139,192
Jul
from Rs141,636
Aug
from Rs136,584
Sep
from Rs134,642
Oct
from Rs135,289
Nov
from Rs133,671
Dec
from Rs135,289
Jan
from Rs138,202
Feb
from Rs144,675
Mar
from Rs138,526
Apr
from Rs160,534
May
from Rs174,824

Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Alternative Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from Rs136,584
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from Rs133,671
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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs133,671
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time11 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week85

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is Rs190,269. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
Lufthansa, Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
As of June 2026, there are 85 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is usually September.
If you're flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from Rs190,269.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai on Monday, 28 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Finnair and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai.

  • Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Frankfurt.

  • With 22 flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 13:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from FRA to PVG is with Lufthansa at 21:05.

  • To avoid missing your FRA to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling over a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Begin your journey at FRA and fly straight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai tickets.

  • Top airlines that operate direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai include:

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from FRA to Shanghai with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FRA:

  • 74% of flights departing from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai flight is Rs133,671. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs190,269. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from FRA to Shanghai by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from FRA to Shanghai couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Save on your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:

  • Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from FRA to Shanghai. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, book even earlier to secure the best deal.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The centre of Shanghai is around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 30 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 40 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your FRA to Shanghai flight, rest your head at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by securing your ride from SHA ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.

  • The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai. February is the most popular month for a trip to Shanghai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in December.

  • When booking your Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Puyang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without dropping by Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.

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