Flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt
Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA) take about 11h 34m (8,859 km). China Eastern and Lufthansa fly it. Lowest fare seen: $415 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Shanghai to Frankfurt
Carriers on PVG–FRA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Shanghai to Frankfurt fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $407 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $331. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $40727 Oct 2026 | $376 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $41617 Nov 2026 | $331 · 2 stops25 Nov 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $61822 Jan 2027 · Lufthansa | $383 · 2 stops22 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $67712 Feb 2027 · Lufthansa | $380 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $331 in November 2026, against $380 at best later on.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt
Based on weather and travel conditions in Germany
Germany 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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