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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.C$685 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 22, returning Thu, May 29.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Apr 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, May 29, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$685, select.

Shanghai.C$736 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 22, returning Wed, May 28.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, May 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, May 28, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$736, select.

Shanghai.C$746 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 3, returning Wed, Apr 9.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Apr 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Apr 9, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$746, select.

Shanghai.C$795 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 1, returning Mon, Jun 9.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, May 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jun 9, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$795, select.

Shanghai.C$813 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 19, returning Mon, Mar 31.Round-trip flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Mar 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Mar 31, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$813, select.

Shanghai.C$815 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 18, returning Mon, May 26.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Mar 18, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, May 26, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$815, select.

Shanghai.C$822 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 24, returning Wed, Apr 2.Round-trip flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Mar 24, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Apr 2, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$822, select.

Shanghai.C$825 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Wed, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Oct 8, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$825, select.

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Frankfurt to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	C$685
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	37

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt 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 to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai is C$685. 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 to Shanghai?

11 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

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

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

There are 37 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai, as of March 2025.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai is usually March 2025.

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

If you're flying from Frankfurt, 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 C$685.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Frankfurt 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 9°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 to Shanghai?

The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is SWISS, and the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is Air China.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from Frankfurt

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