Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai (FRA–PVG)
FRAFrankfurt Main Airport
Germany
Germany
PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
China
China
Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Lufthansa fly Frankfurt to Shanghai (FRA–PVG) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 8,860 km (5,500 mi).
- From
- FRA
- Frankfurt
- To
- PVG
- Shanghai
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- CA · MU · LH
- Cheapest fare found
- €303 one-way
- Distance
- 8,860 km (5,500 mi)
- Time difference
- Shanghai 6 hours ahead
Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify
Frankfurt to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €303 for October 2026 on Air India (1 stop).
- Oct ’26€303
- Nov ’26€324
- Dec ’26€324
- Jan ’27€305
- Feb ’27€451
- Mar ’27€452
- May ’27€449
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly FRA–PVG
For Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (€303). Days in Shanghai average 18–28 °C in April, May and October. Set your watch 6 hours forward on landing at PVG.
Frankfurt to Shanghai: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
From €303 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Air India with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly FRA–PVG direct?
Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Lufthansa.
What is the cheapest month to fly FRA–PVG?
October 2026, at €303; the dearest month found was €452.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt: a FRA departure at noon is 18:00 local time in PVG.
Shanghai to Frankfurt: the return flight (PVG–FRA)
All 3 airlines also fly PVG–FRA nonstop.
Airlines flying FRA–PVG nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 Air China CA | full-service | Star Alliance |
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
 Lufthansa LH | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying FRA–PVG nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Beijing (PKX) with Air China: 8,880 km (5,520 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Ulaanbaatar (UBN) with
MIAT Mongolian Airlines: 8,870 km (5,510 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Helsinki (HEL) with
Finnair: 8,930 km (5,550 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Ürümqi (URC) with China Southern Airlines: 9,060 km (5,630 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
- Via Munich (MUC) with Lufthansa: 9,080 km (5,640 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
FRA–PVG route map
More from Frankfurt and Shanghai
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from FRA, nearest to PVG first (straight-line distance):
- Beijing (PKX) airport guide · 1,050 km (652 mi) from PVG
- Shenyang (SHE) airport guide · 1,180 km (731 mi) from PVG
- Guangzhou (CAN) airport guide · 1,200 km (748 mi) from PVG
- Shenzhen (SZX) airport guide · 1,230 km (766 mi) from PVG
- Sanya (SYX) airport guide · 1,900 km (1,180 mi) from PVG
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Air China route map and destinations
- China Eastern Airlines route map and destinations
- Lufthansa route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Departure
Frankfurt Main Airport
Frankfurt (FRA), Frankfurt. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from FRA to 273 destinations.
View FRA airport guide →Arrival
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
3 ways into Shanghai, fastest from 8 min:
- Shanghai Maglev 8 min · CN¥50
- Metro Line 2 1h 10m–1h 20m
- Taxi (meter) 45 min–1h 10m
Weather in Shanghai vs Frankfurt
Shanghai is warmer than Frankfurt in every month, by 4–9°C; the biggest gap is in November (18°C against 9°C). In October it averages 24°C in Shanghai and 15°C in Frankfurt.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| Frankfurt | 5° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 6° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Shanghai and Frankfurt (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Shanghai
Places you can't fly to nonstop from FRA, but can from PVG — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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