Cheap flights from Shanghai to Munich
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Munich and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $685 | Gulf Air1 stop21 hrSun, May 17 — Sun, May 31 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Munich is currently $685 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $408 | Qatar Airways1 stop20 hrThu, Jun 11 | The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Munich is currently $408 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $983 | LufthansaNonstop14 hrMon, May 25 — Wed, Jun 10 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Munich is currently $983 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $1,120 | Emirates1 stop28 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Munich is currently $1,120 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $2,702 | Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air2 stops36 hrThu, Jun 11 — Fri, Jun 26 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Munich is currently $2,702 | |
| Fastest flight | 11 hr 50 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Munich takes 11 hr 50 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Some days | There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Shanghai to Munich per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Munich is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $700 and $1,100.
Popular airlines from Shanghai to Munich
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Shanghai to Munich in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- LufthansaNonstopfrom $950Typical price: $980–1,5506 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - MUCEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat11 weekly connecting flightsPVG - MUCEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Air ChinaNonstop3 weekly nonstop flightsPVG - MUCEvery Wed, Fri, Sun112 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - MUCEvery day
- Turkish Airlinesfrom $865Typical price: $960–2,20023 weekly connecting flightsPVG - MUCEvery day
- Cathay Pacificfrom $1,335Typical price: $1,100–2,35022 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - MUCEvery day
- Air Francefrom $731Typical price: $860–1,75021 weekly connecting flightsPVG - MUCEvery day
- British Airwaysfrom $1,021Typical price: $1,000–2,25021 weekly connecting flightsPVG - MUCEvery day
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)ShanghaiChina44 min20 mi
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)ShanghaiChina28 min8 mi
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)HangzhouChina2 hr 11 min93 mi
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)WuxiChina1 hr 35 min64 mi
Popular airports near Munich
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Munich center and popularity with travelers.
- Munich International Airport (MUC)MunichGermany32 min17 mi
- Memmingen Airport (FMM)MemmingenGermany1 hr 29 min62 mi
- Stuttgart Airport (STR)StuttgartGermany2 hr 17 min114 mi
- Salzburg Airport (SZG)SalzburgAustria1 hr 36 min70 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Munich
The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Munich are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $690 to $950.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Munich recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $685. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $408.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Munich is $950, flying from May 14 to May 27.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Munich is $865, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 25.
- The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Munich is $1,335, flying from May 17 to May 30.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Munich is $731, flying from May 7 to May 20.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Munich is $1,021, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Munich starts at $685 from Sun, May 17 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $408 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.
11 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Munich.
Common times to visit are May–Oct, when the weather is warm. Winters (Dec–Feb) can be cold and snowy, and are a popular time for winter-sport visitors to the surrounding Alps. Oktoberfest (Sep–Oct) is a huge celebration of local beer, brass-band music and folk customs also featuring carnival rides and more. Other popular events include the Christmas Market and the Tollwood Festival (both in Dec) and the Fasching carnival (Jan–Mar), when locals dress up for the city’s countless balls and parties.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Munich.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Munich really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Munich.
In terms of nonstop flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 6 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 3 nonstop flights and 112 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Munich are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 6 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
In terms of flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 3 nonstop flights and 112 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Munich are:
- Turkish Airlines offers 23 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
- Cathay Pacific offers 22 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
- Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
- British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Munich International Airport (MUC).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Munich recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $685. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $408.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Munich is $950, flying from May 14 to May 27.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Munich is $865, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 25.
- The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Munich is $1,335, flying from May 17 to May 30.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Shanghai to Munich is $731, flying from May 7 to May 20.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Munich is $1,021, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
Lufthansa and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Munich.
- There are 6 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Munich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- There are 3 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Munich per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Munich at price $1,120 is offered by Emirates from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
Lufthansa and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Munich.
- There are 6 Lufthansa direct flights from Shanghai to Munich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- There are 3 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Munich per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Direct flights from Shanghai to Munich are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Munich start at $983 from Mon, May 25 to Wed, Jun 10 with Lufthansa.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Munich, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Munich start at $2,702 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 26 with Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Munich start at $685 from Sun, May 17 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Munich, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Munich starts at $1,120 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with Emirates.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Munich at price $1,120 is offered by Emirates from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Munich, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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