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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.577 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 577 €, select.
Frankfurt.578 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 578 €, select.
Frankfurt.581 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.
Frankfurt.581 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.
Frankfurt.583 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 583 €, select.
Frankfurt.584 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
Frankfurt.596 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 596 €, select.
Frankfurt.599 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 599 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from 577 €
Jul
from 638 €
Aug
from 773 €
Sep
from 621 €
Oct
from 578 €
Nov
from 610 €
Dec
from 596 €
Jan
from 581 €
Feb
from 1.053 €
Mar
from 625 €
Apr
from 602 €
May
from 661 €

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main

Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Frankfurt am Main.

Shanghai to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found577 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time12 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week47

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main is 577 €. 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.
12 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main.
Lufthansa, Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main.
As of June 2025, there are 47 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt am Main is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 52 minutes.
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 am Main 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Southern and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 12 hours 45 minutes.

  • Frankfurt is seven hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Choose from 35 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 23:50.

  • Your PVG to FRA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, so jetting to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Air China on this route.

  • With an impressive 82.2% of services arriving on schedule, Lufthansa has the best on-time performance for PVG to FRA flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PVG and FRA:

    • Brussels Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Right now, 244 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 577 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from PVG to FRA, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PVG to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Frankfurt

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.