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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,518. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Frankfurt.$1,188 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,188, select.

Frankfurt.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Frankfurt.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Frankfurt.$1,198 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,198, select.

Frankfurt.$1,206 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,206, select.

Frankfurt.$1,236 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,236, select.

Frankfurt.$1,241 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,241, select.

Frankfurt.$1,241 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,241, select.

Frankfurt.$1,242 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,242, select.

Frankfurt.$1,242 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,242, select.

Frankfurt.$1,242 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,242, select.

Frankfurt.$1,244 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,244, select.

Frankfurt.$1,258 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,258, select.

Frankfurt.$1,271 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,271, select.

Frankfurt.$1,271 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,271, select.

Frankfurt.$1,273 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,273, select.

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Shanghai to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,188
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	12 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	93

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Frankfurt?

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Hahn.

How much are return flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt is $1,188. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

12 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Lufthansa, Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

As of July 2026, there are 93 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt is usually July.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Frankfurt?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from $1,188.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt on Monday, 20 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 48 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

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 Frankfurt 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Frankfurt?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Frankfurt?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Frankfurt is Air China .

Flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt: what you need to know

There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when planning your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt.
Step off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average duration of a direct Shanghai to Frankfurt flight is 12 hours 45 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt seven hours behind Shanghai.
With 22 weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt with China Eastern Airlines at 00:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from PVG to FRA is with Lufthansa at 23:50.
Give yourself enough time to make your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Lock in cheap Shanghai to Frankfurt flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Shanghai to Frankfurt. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

If you're looking for a direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, you can depart from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Fly from PVG to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) in one seamless trip.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Shanghai to Frankfurt plane tickets out of PVG. Book your journey with one of these:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Shanghai to Frankfurt flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong Airport:
Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Split up your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Frankfurt include:
- Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
SHA is about 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down as planned.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight.

Hahn Airport (HHN)

After your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Hahn Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

September is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt. To escape the crowds, head to Frankfurt in March.
Book a Shanghai to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.

More about Frankfurt

Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are major attractions which should feature on any good Frankfurt itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 418 kilometres northeast to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.