Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Frankfurt vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 21,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
PVG - FRA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $188.4
2026-11-18
PVG - FRA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $188.7
2026-11-24
PVG - FRA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $188.9
2026-12-01
PVG - FRA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $188.9
2026-12-02
PVG - FRA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 21,000 Pts + $188.9
2026-12-03
PVG - FRA
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 21,000 Pts + $188.9
Shanghai to Frankfurt flight facts
Distance
5,486 mi
8,828 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−7h
Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Frankfurt
FRA · Frankfurt am Main
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - Frankfurt · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Shanghai - Zurich · Zurich is 177 mi from Frankfurt
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - FRA
Business | Non stop | 9+ left
From 73,273 Pts + $330.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - FRA
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 97,000 Pts + $516.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
PVG - FRA
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 106,500 Pts + $487.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
PVG - FRA
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 106,500 Pts + $488.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
PVG - FRA
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 106,500 Pts + $488.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - FRA
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 106,500 Pts + $488.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Frankfurt (Germany)
JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt
From Pts or $284
Frankfurt (Germany)
Le Méridien Frankfurt
From Pts or $107
Frankfurt (Germany)
The Westin Grand Frankfurt
From Pts or $173
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Frankfurt depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt.
Shanghai and Frankfurt are about 5,486 miles (8,828 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,486-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Frankfurt, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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