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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:35 pm and lands at 12:47 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 8:42 am.

The flight takes about 11h 12m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 11h 12m, covering 5,500 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $785 to $1,056, with an average of $896 over the past 12 months. Anything below $785 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $896 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $658 round-trip via Shenyang (SHE), compared to $940 for nonstop.

Air China is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Lufthansa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights are:

• Air China: 94% on time
• Lufthansa: 88% on time
• China Eastern: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Air China
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $441, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 55m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 8% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $838 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $969, a difference of $131.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Air China
• Lufthansa

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 51m, compared with 15h 06m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 15h 15m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main Airport (China Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection
• China Eastern: offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.