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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
FRA
Destination airport IATA code
SHA
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
17 hours 26 mins

Shanghai PVG Flight Information

Traveling From
Frankfurt
Origin Airport IATA Code
FRA
Traveling To
Shanghai
Destination Airport IATA Code
SHA
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
Distance
8855 km
Direct Flight Time
22 45
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Frankfurt and Shanghai?
There are multiple air carriers that fly nonstop from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.), so you’ll have no difficulty customising your next great adventure. Check out what dates are available with Lufthansa. If they don’t complement your travel plans, you could also try Air China.
How long is a direct flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
Be sure to choose your favourite seat, because you’ll be sitting in it for a minimum of 10 hours and 45 minutes during this journey of 5,500 miles. But direct services from Frankfurt to Shanghai ordinarily take around 10 hours and 48 minutes.
What are the best airports for Frankfurt to Shanghai flights?
Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) is probably where you’ll be taking off from if you’re flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai. Want to know where you’ll be disembarking? Chances are it’ll be Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.).
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
After incredible in-flight entertainment? Or wonderful service? While you’ll find various airlines offering flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, choosing one of these reliable air carriers will ensure you start your break on the right track.

  • SAS with 30 flights every month.
  • Korean Air with 30 flights every month.
  • Air France with 21 flights every month.
  • Cathay Pacific with 17 flights every month.
  • Finnair with 8 flights every month.
  • China Airlines with 8 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
A world of fun and excitement awaits in Shanghai. Get your exciting adventure underway by booking a seat on one of the 5 flights which operate each day from Frankfurt to Shanghai.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Frankfurt to Shanghai is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai  

Every day between Frankfurt and Shanghai, 5 flights from 4 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, Air China, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 22hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 8855 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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