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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration20 h and 45 mFlights between Shanghai and Frankfurt take, on average, 20 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£239Cheapest price for a flight between Shanghai and Frankfurt found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Destination airportsFrankfurt International Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn AirportWhen travelling from Shanghai to Frankfurt

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Airlines flying this routeLufthansaAirline(s) with flights between Shanghai to Frankfurt

One-way average Price£874The average price for a flight Shanghai - Frankfurt at Opodo is £874, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Frankfurt when departing from Shanghai

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 5,481 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Frankfurt airports

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Frankfurt–Hahn Airport (HHN)How far from city centre: 64 mi

Book your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt (Germany) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £239, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Shanghai to Frankfurt takes roughly 18 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shanghai–Frankfurt route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Arrival airport: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

The weather in Frankfurt

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Frankfurt, temperatures average around 24ºC in the warmest months and roughly -1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 25ºC
Lows: down to -1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Frankfurt. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

When you fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt the average price is £874. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt is 239 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The most popular months to book a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt are August, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The best time of the year to go to Frankfurt when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Frankfurt from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, July and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - Frankfurt.

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The total flight time between Shanghai and Frankfurt is of around 20 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,480.69 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Frankfurt compared to Shanghai?

While in Shanghai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Frankfurt can experience temperatures up to 18º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 2º ºC in Frankfurt, compared to the 5º ºC average in Shanghai.

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt?

The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Frankfurt is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt International Airport(FRA). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Shanghai to Frankfurt are:

China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines.

Emirates

Emirates
Gulf Air

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