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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $718. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.$659 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 22, returning Mon, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Oct 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.

Shanghai.$669 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Mon, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.

Shanghai.$669 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Mon, Nov 23.Round-trip flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.

Shanghai.$689 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 16, returning Tue, Jan 19.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $689, select.

Shanghai.$700 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Tue, Dec 15.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $700, select.

Shanghai.$701 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 6, returning Tue, Jan 26.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jan 6, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.

Shanghai.$701 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Mon, Nov 9.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Nov 9, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.

Shanghai.$702 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 29, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $702, select.

Shanghai.$702 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 27, returning Mon, Nov 23.Round-trip flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $702, select.

Shanghai.$707 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Wed, Dec 16.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, select.

Shanghai.$717 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Tue, Mar 9.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Mar 9, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $717, select.

Shanghai.$718 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 19, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $718, select.

Shanghai.$718 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2, returning Sun, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $718, select.

Shanghai.$729 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 31, returning Tue, Jan 12.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.

Shanghai.$729 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 4, returning Tue, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Feb 9, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.

Shanghai.$729 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 14, returning Tue, Feb 23.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Jan 14, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.

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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

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from $669

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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from $659

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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$659
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	96

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

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is $659. 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 Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

11 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

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

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

There are 96 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai, as of August 2026.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is usually October.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

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 center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $659.

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

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 Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 26 minutes.

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

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 27°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.

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

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.
Traveling 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 kilometers from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, 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 $356. The cheapest price for a return flight is $659. 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 kilometers. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the center 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 center of Shanghai is around 14 kilometers 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 center 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 (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai:
Shanghai Tower and Shanghai Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.

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 kilometers 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 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without dropping by Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.