Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt (SHA-FRA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as US$279 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to FRA on Thu, Jun 18), while Air France offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$640 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Tue, May 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt with the following airlines, including: Air China Lufthansa China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

  It takes about 13 hours 5 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA935 (11:15) Lufthansa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LH7325 (11:15)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$279.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Frankfurt travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Frankfurt (FRA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt is October, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt on April 30, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at US$617.

• Which airports can I fly to for Frankfurt from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Frankfurt, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport (PVG-FRA) is by far the most common option on this route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Hahn Airport (HHN).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt?

  The time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.