With Lufthansa, Swiss, and Austrian Airlines, you can currently book cheap flights in the premium economy class from Copenhagen to Shanghai in the first half of 2024. This provides another opportunity to combine individual flight routes affordably as part of a round-the-world trip, regardless of the alliance and in different travel classes. Tickets sell for as little as DKK 6,442 (~€863), while one-ways are available for roughly half on many dates.
The price already includes one piece of carry-on baggage of up to 8 kg and 2 checked baggage items, each weighing up to 23 kg.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Lufthansa with your selected flight dates.
You can also find plenty of oneway tickets from Denmark to Shanghai, going as low as DKK 3,575 (~€479):
Oneway tickets
Through our booking form, you have the option to enter your desired flight details and then make the booking directly on Lufthansa’s website. The affordable flights up to €500 are already marked in green on the calendar below. This allows you to quickly get an overview and select the appropriate date directly:
Flights from Billund or Copenhagen usually connect through Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, or Vienna (depending on the booked airline). The feeder flight is always in economy class. Then, you will continue in the premium economy class for the long-haul flight to Shanghai. The flight time from Munich is a little over 11 hours. Lufthansa typically operates an Airbus A350-900 on this route, with 21 seats in the premium economy cabin arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration.
Search & Book
Unfortunately, the fare rules do not provide details on how long the cheap tickets will be available. The cheap prices, however, are currently available between January and June 2024.
You can quickly and easily find available dates using our calendar above, or using Google Flights (instructions). Afterward, you can book directly on Lufthansa’s website.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class Y (Denmark-Munich/Zurich segment) and N (Munich/Zurich-Shanghai segment). To give you an example, flying from Copenhagen with SWISS should get you:
- 12,994 Award Miles + 1,854 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 12,994 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 12,994 Miles on ITA Volare
- 12,700 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 12,522 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 12,404 Miles on Asiana Club
- 12,404 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 12,404 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 12,404 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 12,404 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 12,404 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 11,814 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 11,814 Points + 2,362 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 2,000 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 1,764 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
- 1,180 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 1,180 Award Miles + 590 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 1,180 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
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Destination
Hotel prices in Shanghai usually start at roughly €30, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Shanghai
Shanghai is known for its stunning skyline, with landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, and the futuristic Pudong district. The city also offers cultural sights like the Yuyuan Garden and the Shanghai Museum. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and credit cards are widely accepted. Shanghai is a relatively expensive city, particularly in tourist areas, but affordable options are available for food and accommodation. The weather is humid subtropical, with hot, rainy summers and mild winters, making the best time to visit during spring and autumn when temperatures are more comfortable.
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Information & Tips for China
China offers a wide range of sights, from historical landmarks like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the Forbidden City to modern cities like Shanghai and scenic areas such as Zhangjiajie and Guilin. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments via apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used, though cash is still accepted. Prices vary—major cities can be moderate to expensive, while rural areas are generally more affordable. Weather conditions differ greatly by region, with cold winters in the north, hot, humid summers in the south, and a generally best travel period in spring or autumn.
China has a highly developed transport system, especially in urban and coastal areas. Most major cities have extensive metro networks that are cheap, efficient, and easy to navigate with English signage. For travel between cities, the high-speed rail network is one of the most advanced in the world, connecting even distant regions quickly and reliably. In rural or less-developed areas, transport options can be more limited and slower, but basic bus or train connections are usually available.
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Business o/w only 6800 DKK and PE 3500DKK.