Flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 11h 34m (8,859 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $401 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Frankfurt to Shanghai
Carriers on FRA–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Frankfurt to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $395 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $338. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $84427 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $448 · 3 stops29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $3959 Nov 2026 | $338 · 1 stop20 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $84115 Dec 2026 · China Eastern | $421 · 1 stop17 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $62013 Jan 2027 · China Eastern | $350 · 1 stop13 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $80118 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $424 · 1 stop19 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $8731 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $364 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $73619 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $365 · 1 stop16 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $7403 May 2027 · China Eastern | $431 · 1 stop3 May 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $9511 Jul 2027 · China Eastern | $529 · 3 stops1 Jul 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $338 for November 2026, $350 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Frankfurt to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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