357€ Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

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Cheapest return fare
708 €
Typical prices: 770 €-638 €
Air India
Thu 10.9.Sat 19.9.
FRA - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
716 €
Typical prices: 783 €-649 €
China Eastern
Thu 3.9.Wed 16.9.
FRA - PVG • Direct
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You can fly direct with Air China, China Eastern, and Lufthansa. Average duration is 11h 08m
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai (FRA-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Thu, 10. Sep - Sat, 19. Sep
Air India Logo
21:15 - 20:20
FRA
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PVG
17h 05m
1 stop
Air India Logo
22:00 - 19:35
PVG
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FRA
27h 35m
1 stop
708 €Air India
Mon, 2. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov
China Southern Logo
20:20 - 22:15
FRA
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SHA
18h 55m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
20:05 - 5:45
SHA
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FRA
16h 40m
1 stop
709 €China Southern
Mon, 6. Jul - Fri, 17. Jul
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19:20 - 6:45
FRA
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PVG
29h 25m
1 stop
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9:40 - 18:35
PVG
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FRA
14h 55m
1 stop
709 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8. Oct - Sun, 1. Nov
Air India Logo
21:15 - 20:20
FRA
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PVG
17h 05m
1 stop
Air India Logo
22:00 - 18:45
PVG
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FRA
27h 45m
1 stop
710 €Air India
Thu, 8. Oct - Sun, 1. Nov
Air India Logo
21:15 - 20:20
FRA
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PVG
17h 05m
1 stop
Air India Logo
22:00 - 18:45
PVG
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FRA
27h 45m
1 stop
711 €Air India
Thu, 5. Nov - Fri, 20. Nov
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 17:25
FRA
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SHA
23h 00m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 5:45
SHA
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FRA
17h 40m
1 stop
712 €China Southern
Thu, 24. Sep - Sun, 4. Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 6:00
FRA
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PVG
17h 00m
1 stop
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15:10 - 6:30
PVG
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FRA
21h 20m
1 stop
712 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8. Sep - Thu, 21. Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 5:55
FRA
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
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15:25 - 6:00
PVG
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FRA
21h 35m
1 stop
713 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
Air China Logo
20:00 - 20:00
FRA
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SHA
17h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 16:55
SHA
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FRA
25h 25m
1 stop
717 €Air China
Sun, 29. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
Air China Logo
20:00 - 17:55
FRA
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SHA
14h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
22:30 - 17:50
SHA
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FRA
26h 20m
1 stop
719 €Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai departing in September.

What is the cheapest Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai costs 579 € on the route between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai is September, where tickets cost 378 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 3.617 € and 1.870 € respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Cheapest flight357 €
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai was 357 € for a one-way ticket and 708 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    When flying out of Frankfurt am Main you will be using Frankfurt am Main. You will be landing at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
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Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Monday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China,China Eastern,Lufthansa

Air China,China Eastern, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,5
China SouthernOverall score based on 153 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
7,9Boarding
7,3Food
8,1Crew
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
CAN - LAX
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

I have paid extra money for my special meal service but I received the the local food. Which is not acceptable.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Good but I don’t received my bags yet is been 5days still no update

The food on this flight was better than what we had getting to Rome. The flight was comfortable and the staff was great. One of the staff members was a stickler about the blankets in the aisle, which I get, but still. Overall, great flight and will fly with them again!

The crew were excellent, smiling and kind. The seats were good for economy though my seat back got a bit sticky from getting out of the reclining position. The food was good for a Kosher meal, better than usual. Entertainment was okay, but there was no Wi-fi available the entire flight. Overall the flight was fine for an overnight flight. The flight attendant in my section was absolutely delightful.

Fortunately the departure was delayed as I had a tight connection and the incoming flight was delayed. The departure delay helped me to make my connection. Thankfully, my luggage also could be transferred in the same time. The aircraft had to be changed and the power outlet in my seat didn’t work. Again luckily as the flight was not full, I could move to a different seat where the power outlet was working.

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

No food, no entertainment, but that's normal for short-haul flight.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Everything was great…Flight Attendants were specially friendly and helpful.

Catastrophic experience the gate selected customers were picked up to.pay 70 eur for overweight 1-2 kg. While some others were let to board without chcking their carry on bags. Unecessaey drama by Lufthansa that brings nothing just hating them by customers.

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

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