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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £282

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£553

One-way from

£282

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£444
21/3-21/4
  • 21/3-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price (£224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Sat 17/116:15
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/111:25
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£534
Sat 21/317:45
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/401:55
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£553
Wed 22/417:55
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/510:05
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£558
Tue 3/318:40
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/322:15
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£560
Sat 17/113:30
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops21h 45m
KLM
Sat 24/111:25
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop30h 25m
KLM
Deal found 12/1£560
Tue 3/320:50
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 35m
KLM
Tue 24/311:25
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop33h 25m
KLM
Deal found 11/1£592
Thu 26/213:25
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/308:55
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£611
Wed 22/410:25
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:55
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£614
Sat 21/313:20
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/421:30
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£617
Fri 3/418:05
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/411:05
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£632
Wed 1/706:00
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 8/711:15
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1£643
Sat 17/106:00
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/108:55
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£690

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Shanghai 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 21/3

17:45-06:05

1 stop28h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/4

01:55-17:10

1 stop22h 15m

£553

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 3/3

18:40-06:50

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

22:15-09:30

1 stop19h 15m

£560

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 3/3

20:50-09:25

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

11:25-12:50

1 stop33h 25m

£592

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 22/4

10:25-10:15

2 stops16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/5

10:05-08:05

1 stop29h 00m

£600

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 26/2

13:25-16:05

2 stops18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

08:55-22:55

2 stops22h 00m

£611

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Wed 22/4

10:25-11:55

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

08:55-21:25

2 stops19h 30m

£614

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sat 21/3

13:20-16:05

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

21:30-09:40

2 stops19h 10m

£617

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 3/4

18:05-12:20

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

11:05-21:15

1 stop17h 10m

£632

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

06:00-07:00

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/7

11:15-08:35

1 stop28h 20m

£643

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 6/2

17:45-16:50

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/12

11:40-08:10

1 stop28h 30m

£660

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £316). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £526). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andChina Eastern from Birmingham to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,520 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
188 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,709 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

    For a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 4 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Birmingham on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?

    Departing from Birmingham to Shanghai will take you 28h 35m. The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai is about 5731 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM (£409), Air France (£444), and China Eastern (£481) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai 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 Birmingham to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £316). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £526). 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£409Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£444Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£481Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£539Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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