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£474 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai (FRA-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.
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China Southern Logo
14:05 - 10:20FRA-SHA
38h 15m2 stops
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 06:10SHA-FRA
38h 20m1 stop
£475China Southern
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Thu, 1 May - Thu, 8 May
Air China Logo
14:15 - 11:55FRA-SHA
15h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
19:25 - 06:50SHA-FRA
17h 25m1 stop
£543Air China
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Thu, 1 May - Thu, 8 May
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14:15 - 21:50FRA-SHA
25h 35m1 stop
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21:30 - 14:15SHA-FRA
22h 45m1 stop
Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Air China Logo
16:20 - 11:55FRA-SHA
13h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 06:50SHA-FRA
15h 20m1 stop
£569Air China
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Mon, 2 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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13:45 - 12:05FRA-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
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22:30 - 22:25SHA-FRA
29h 55m2 stops
Mon, 12 May - Mon, 19 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:45 - 12:05FRA-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 07:15SHA-FRA
38h 45m1 stop
£587Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 2 May - Mon, 12 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:45 - 12:05FRA-SHA
16h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 12:00SHA-FRA
28h 40m2 stops
£615Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 30 May - Mon, 23 Jun
Japan Airlines Logo
06:40 - 11:25FRA-SHA
22h 45m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:50 - 17:50SHA-FRA
35h 00m1 stop
£1,323Japan Airlines
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Thu, 24 Apr - Wed, 7 May
Japan Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:25FRA-SHA
33h 15m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
12:50 - 17:50SHA-FRA
35h 00m1 stop
£1,337Japan Airlines
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Thu, 24 Apr - Wed, 7 May
Korean Air Logo
19:40 - 13:00FRA-SHA
35h 20m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
18:25 - 17:40SHA-FRA
29h 15m1 stop
£3,321Korean Air
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Fri, 11 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr

KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £515 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £664 and £598 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£474
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £613 for a one-way ticket and £615 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
China EasternOverall score based on 143 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.9Crew
7.0Food
7.6Boarding
6.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025PVG - LAX
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China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

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