Shanghai to Frankfurt flights
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- Lowest observed
- €258, departing 19 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 8 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 54Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Serbia, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways +2 more
- Reported fastest flight
- 13h 25m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 8,830 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 13h 25m
- Airlines seen
- Air Serbia, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways +2 more
- Alternative airports
- SHA, HHN
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Air China, Lufthansa, China Eastern. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- Frankfurt am Main (FRA) → Frankfurt, city gazetteer reference point (50.0507, 8.5708): ≈ 2 km.
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) → Frankfurt, city gazetteer reference point (50.0507, 8.5708): ≈ 94 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Frankfurt: October 2026, from €258 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €258 | 20 |
| November 2026 | €303 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Frankfurt: Monday, from €258 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €258 | 8 |
| Tuesday | €304 | 7 |
| Wednesday | €329 | 7 |
| Thursday | €329 | 8 |
| Friday | €314 | 8 |
| Saturday | €325 | 8 |
| Sunday | €325 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare we have observed is €258, found on 8 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Frankfurt: October 2026, from €258 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Air China, Lufthansa, China Eastern.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Serbia, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways +2 more.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Frankfurt fares were non-stop?
37 of the 58 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Frankfurt: Monday, from €258 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 8 Oct 2026