FRA - SHA

£520 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 11/12. 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 Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai

Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 - 20:55FRA-SHA
25h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 07:05SHA-FRA
39h 35m1 stop
£594Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 - 15:20FRA-SHA
20h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 07:05SHA-FRA
21h 30m1 stop
£596Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 - 15:20FRA-SHA
20h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:35 - 07:05SHA-FRA
24h 30m1 stop
£616Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 29 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
Air China Logo
15:20 - 12:55FRA-SHA
14h 35m1 stop
Air China Logo
21:30 - 17:15SHA-FRA
26h 45m1 stop
£644Air China
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
China Southern Logo
14:05 - 22:15FRA-SHA
26h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:50 - 05:45SHA-FRA
64h 55m2 stops
£705China Southern
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Wed, 29 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
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19:15 - 16:05FRA-SHA
13h 50m1 stop
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08:55 - 22:00SHA-FRA
20h 05m2 stops
Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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07:20 - 21:40FRA-SHA
32h 20m3 stops
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06:30 - 20:30SHA-FRA
21h 00m2 stops
Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 11:20FRA-SHA
39h 05m2 stops
China Southern Logo
20:00 - 06:10SHA-FRA
16h 10m1 stop
£1,223China Southern
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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Air China Logo
14:15 - 10:55FRA-SHA
14h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
15:35 - 06:20SHA-FRA
20h 45m1 stop
£1,283Air China
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Mon, 15 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
Japan Airlines Logo
20:05 - 11:45FRA-SHA
32h 40m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
13:10 - 17:00SHA-FRA
34h 50m1 stop
£2,034Japan Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Cathay Pacific
Cheapest • from £594 (return)
China Eastern
Best reviews • 7.2 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 9% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£594
Overall average: £500
Cathay Pacific
Wed 12/11Mon 24/11
FRA - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£520
Typical prices: £377-570
Cathay Pacific
Thu 11/12
FRA - SHA • 1 stop
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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 £492 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £615 and £589 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, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£520
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 £705 for a one-way ticket and £805 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, and Star Alliance 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.

Reviews of the 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 165 reviews
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
6.2Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.3Comfort
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good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

10.0 ExcellentPatricia, Aug 2025PVG - PEK
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good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

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.

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