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Flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Choose from 7 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt, including Air China, Lufthansa, and China Eastern Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.

Flight deals from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt within the next three months. Book one-way flights from NZD 936 or return tickets from NZD 1,278.

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Flight Information from Shanghai to Frankfurt

The distance between Shanghai and Frankfurt is about 8,836.72 km. It takes around 13 hours 9 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt. The most popular month to Frankfurt is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 481
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 1,103
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelJune
Flight distance8,836.72 km
Average flight time13 hours 9 minutes
Popular airlineAir China

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Frankfurt flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from NZD 430.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt (SHA-FRA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Eastar Jet offers one-way fares as low as NZD 481 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to FRA on Wed, Oct 29), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 1,103 departing on Wed, Nov 19 and returning on Sun, Nov 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt with the following airlines, including: Air China Lufthansa China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 13 hours 9 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Frankfurt (FRA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 41 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Lufthansa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LH7325 (11:18) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU219 (00:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 29, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 481.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Lufthansa.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Frankfurt travel is around June.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt is March, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt on October 19, 2025 with Gulf Air, with prices starting at NZD 1,094.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Frankfurt, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport (PVG-FRA) is by far the most common option on this route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Hahn Airport (HHN).
  • The time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt

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