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Flight deals from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.SAR 1,063 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,063, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,154 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,154, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,309 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,309, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,607, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,620 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,620, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,651 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,651, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,702 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,702, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,703 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,703, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from SAR 1,138
May
from SAR 1,048
Jun
from SAR 1,291
Jul
from SAR 1,714
Aug
from SAR 1,597
Sep
from SAR 1,585
Oct
from SAR 1,628
Nov
from SAR 1,678
Dec
from SAR 1,679
Jan
from SAR 1,706
Feb
from SAR 1,760
Mar
from SAR 1,706

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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 1,063
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt 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 to Shanghai is SAR 1,947. 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 28 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Shanghai.
Lufthansa, Air China and China Eastern fly direct from Frankfurt to Shanghai.
As of April 2025, there are 50 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Frankfurt, 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 SAR 1,947.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 28 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 April, the average temperature is usually around 14°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is SWISS. And the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is China Eastern.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from Frankfurt

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  • Flex your dates to find the best Frankfurt-Shanghai ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Shanghai from Frankfurt.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Frankfurt-Shanghai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Frankfurt and Shanghai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Frankfurt to Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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