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Flight deals from Munich to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $993. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$466 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Munich on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.

Shanghai.$477 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Munich on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.

Shanghai.$499 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Munich on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.

Shanghai.$512 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Munich on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.

Shanghai.$619 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Munich on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

Shanghai.$621 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Munich on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.

Shanghai.$623 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Munich on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

Shanghai.$624 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Munich on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.

Shanghai.$658 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Munich on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

Shanghai.$658 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Munich on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

Shanghai.$664 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.

Shanghai.$664 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.

Shanghai.$664 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.

Shanghai.$705 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Munich on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $705, select.

Shanghai.$705 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Munich on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $705, select.

Shanghai.$705 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Munich on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $705, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Shanghai Pudong

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Munich to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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33km from central Shanghai

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Munich to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$466
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	29

Finding cheap flights from Munich to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Munich to Shanghai Pudong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Munich to Shanghai Pudong is $819. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Munich to Shanghai Pudong?

11 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Munich to Shanghai Pudong.

Which airlines fly direct from Munich to Shanghai Pudong?

Lufthansa, Air China and ITA Airways fly direct from Munich to Shanghai Pudong.

How many flights are there a week from Munich to Shanghai Pudong?

As of July 2026, there are 29 flights per week flying from Munich to Shanghai Pudong.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Munich to Shanghai Pudong?

The cheapest month to fly from Munich to Shanghai Pudong is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong with?

Currently, Finnair and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 11 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Munich.
Flights from MUC to PVG start from 12:00 — the first with Air China. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with Lufthansa. In total, there are ten weekly Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MUC to PVG flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Shanghai (and perhaps some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With a dependable 88.37% of services arriving on schedule, Air China has the best on-time performance for MUC to PVG flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and PVG:
- Beijing Capital Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Rome Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Currently, $466 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $819. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to PVG, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MUC to PVG is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)

79% of flights leaving from Munich Airport land at their destination on time.
Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MUC:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

If you're coming in on a late Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that most visitors tend to miss. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase your chances of scoring the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

April is the busiest month for flights from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.