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Cheapest return flight
591 €
Typical prices: 728 €-951 €
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28.11.Tue 11.12.
FRA - SZX • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
664 €
Typical prices: 702 €-984 €
Air China
Wed 28.11.Tue 11.12.
FRA - SZX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air China. Average duration is 11h 30m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg 604 € (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shenzhen (FRA-SZX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt to Shenzhen

Sat, 28. Nov - Fri, 11. Dec
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11:45 - 6:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
11h 30mdirect
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4:50 - 16:35SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
42h 45m2 stops Hanoi Noibai Shanghai Pu Dong
591 €Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 28. Nov - Fri, 11. Dec
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15:35 - 0:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
26h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Bishkek Manas Intl Urumqi
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1:55 - 12:30SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 35m1 stop Vienna Intl
591 €Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 28. Nov - Fri, 11. Dec
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11:45 - 6:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
11h 30mdirect
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4:50 - 16:35SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
42h 45m2 stops Hanoi Noibai Shanghai Pu Dong
593 €Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 28. Nov - Sat, 12. Dec
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11:45 - 6:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
11h 30mdirect
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19:30 - 17:15SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
28h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
605 €Air China
3+ days ago
Wed, 14. Apr - Thu, 6. May
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14:15 - 17:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
21h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
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21:30 - 22:05SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
30h 35m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
618 €China Eastern
3+ days ago
Sat, 27. Feb - Sat, 27. Mar
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14:15 - 21:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
24h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
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7:30 - 22:05SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Paris Charles de Gaulle
621 €China Eastern
1 day ago
Sat, 28. Nov - Sat, 12. Dec
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11:45 - 6:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
11h 30mdirect
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18:30 - 6:20SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 50m1 stop Chengdu
622 €Air China
3+ days ago
Sat, 28. Nov - Sat, 12. Dec
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11:45 - 6:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
11h 30mdirect
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7:55 - 18:15SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 20m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
623 €Air China
17 hours ago
Wed, 11. Nov - Tue, 17. Nov
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21:10 - 22:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
17h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
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0:45 - 19:20SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
732 €Emirates
20 hours ago
Thu, 25. Feb - Thu, 11. Mar
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14:30 - 22:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-SZX Shenzhen
24h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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0:45 - 19:20SZX  Shenzhen-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
732 €Emirates
14 hours ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen at 668 € return.
•July (1.017 €) and August (931 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen the cheapest?

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

326 €
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen

When to book flights from Frankfurt to Shenzhen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Shenzhen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:45 and lands at 23:15
    • Latest: departs at 11:45 and lands at 23:15.

    The flight takes about 11h 30m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen takes 11h 30m, covering 14.665 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flight?

    Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen range from 728 € to 951 €, with an average of 812 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 728 € counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the 812 € route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 604 € return via Shenyang (SHE), compared with 775 € for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    The Boeing 777-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

  • Have flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 591 € to 5.755 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 456 €, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Shenzhen (SZX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen pass through?

    One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen most commonly connect through:

    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 36% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 755 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 849 €, a difference of 94 €.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    Only Air China operates flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Shenzhen.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen?

    Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 15m, compared to 16h 19m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 16h 24m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main Airport (China Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shenzhen?

    Dameisha Beach is one of the most viewed places in Shenzhen on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights?

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights:

    • Air China: offers free seat selection
    • Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average 755 €, which is about 94 € less than Tuesday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shenzhen trip for November. Fares historically average 668 € return in that month – typically 349 € less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shenyang Airport (SHE) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages 604 € return on this route – about 170 € less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shenzhen Airport.

    • Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Shenzhen?

 
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Frankfurt am Main to Shenzhen

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