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$539+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Frankfurt (FRA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — FRA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in March or December, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Frankfurt (FRA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$754
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$539
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,103
From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2610:30 pmSHA - FRA
1 stop38h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/301:45 pmFRA - SHA
1 stop16h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$754
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:50 pmSHA - FRA
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:15 amFRA - SHA
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$803
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/249:30 pmSHA - FRA
1 stop15h 20mAir China
Sat 5/312:15 pmFRA - SHA
1 stop13h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/29$837
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:00 pmSHA - FRA
2 stops21h 00mChina Southern
Sat 5/312:05 pmFRA - SHA
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$904
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/268:10 amSHA - FRA
2 stops35h 25mXiamenAir
Fri 5/3011:45 amFRA - SHA
2 stops28h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/29$984
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:55 amSHA - FRA
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Sun 5/189:45 amFRA - SHA
2 stops25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,016

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/26

10:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop38h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/30

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$754

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/24

6:50 pm-6:45 pm

3 stops29h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/31

9:15 am-10:20 am

2 stops19h 05m

$803

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/24

9:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop15h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/31

2:15 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 45m

$837

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/24

8:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/31

2:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$904

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/26

8:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/30

11:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$984

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/10

8:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/17

9:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,042

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

4:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop20h 25m

$539

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/15

4:10 pm-9:20 am

2 stops23h 10m

$566

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main

SHA - FRA

SHAFRA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

8:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$638

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Deals found on 4/29

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Frankfurt. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Lufthansa from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,042 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip from $754. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air China, from $837, and China Southern, from $904. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Frankfurt

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Air ChinaCheapest$657Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$792Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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