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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 1:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 12:34 pm.

The flight takes about 12h 44m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 12h 44m, 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $789 to $988, with an average of $870 over the past 12 months. Anything below $789 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $870 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $574 round-trip via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared to $896 for nonstop.

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

• Air China: 92% on time
• China Eastern: 90% on time
• Lufthansa: 73% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% 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 Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Lufthansa is the only airline on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $364, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

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

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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4h 06m.

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

• Shenyang (SHE) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $799 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,048, a difference of $249.

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

• China Eastern
• Lufthansa
• Air China

Flying via Shenyang (SHE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 29m, compared with 17h 03m via Istanbul (IST) and 17h 11m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

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

• 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:

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