Cheap flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai from $728

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Air China China Eastern Airlines Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 11 hours 30 minutes to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU220 (13:45) Lufthansa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LH728 (15:38)

• When are flight tickets from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai is December, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai on November 25, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $560.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Frankfurt?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (FRA-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

  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.