£457 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (CSHA) to Frankfurt (FRAN)

Q: How many airports are there in Frankfurt?

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Frankfurt Hahn.

Q: How much are return flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt is £457. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

12 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Lufthansa, Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

As of May 2025, there are 57 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt is usually May.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Frankfurt?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 7.3 miles away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from £457 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt on Friday, 30 May 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 56 minutes.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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Frankfurt.£457 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £457, select.

Frankfurt.£470 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £470, select.

Frankfurt.£476 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £476, select.

Frankfurt.£487 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Air China and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £487, select.

Frankfurt.£488 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £488, select.

Frankfurt.£491 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Frankfurt Hahn on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £491, select.

Frankfurt.£492 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £492, select.

Frankfurt.£494 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Jun, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £494, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Cheapest flight found	£457
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	12 hrs, 56 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	50

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Travelling from Shanghai to Frankfurt: what you need to know

Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
Hop off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average length of a direct Shanghai to Frankfurt flight is 12 hours 50 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt seven hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 22 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt is with Lufthansa at 23:50. Go for the first PVG to FRA departure with China Eastern Airlines at 00:05 to make the most of your arrival in Frankfurt.
Give yourself enough time to make your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Shanghai to Frankfurt flights.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

If you're looking for a direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, you can leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Get from PVG to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in one seamless trip.
You'll find a variety of carriers offering direct Shanghai to Frankfurt plane tickets with departures from PVG, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Shanghai to Frankfurt flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Central Shanghai to PVG is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 50 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
78.11% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight, here's where you can stop when heading out from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
- Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
SHA is about 8 miles from central Shanghai. It'll take 20 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85.58% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 7 miles from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

Once your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 65 miles from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near HHN. Kick back after your Shanghai to Frankfurt flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

April is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Frankfurt

Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 260 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 240 miles north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.