Direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt PVG → FRA

Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Lufthansa fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA), several times daily. The flight takes about 11h 52m and covers 5,505 miles (8,860 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $1165. Arrivals run on time 98.2% at FRA — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 18 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 20 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$962
Typical
$1,165
Most expensive
$1,822

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than September typically saves $232 on PVG → FRA.

  • Sep 2026 $1230
  • Oct 2026 $998

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 2 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $1165
  • 10–16 nights $983

Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $182 less than 6–9 nights.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 24 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 86d ago

Air China
7 flights per week
Daily
11:05
Lufthansa
10 flights per week
Mon, Wed, Sat
10:55
Daily
23:50
China Eastern Airlines
7 flights per week
Daily
00:15

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Yes, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA).

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa operate nonstop flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

The nonstop flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt takes ~11h 52m (approximately 8860 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt operate multiple daily — 24 flights per week (~3 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Arrivals run on time 98.2% at FRA — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt operate every day of the week. Air China flies daily, Lufthansa flies daily, and China Eastern Airlines flies daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Round-trip flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA) start at $962, with a typical fare around $1165. Based on 20 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Across the 2 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Shanghai to Frankfurt, with typical fares around $998 — versus about $1230 in September 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Shanghai to Frankfurt?

Typical round-trip fares from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $1165 and around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $983. Medians from 20 recent fare combinations.

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