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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £532

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£532

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£477
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai

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 June 2025.

Tue 24/614:30BHX - PVG
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 28/611:15PVG - BHX
1 stop28h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£532
Sun 19/1018:50BHX - PVG
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Mon 27/1011:40PVG - BHX
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/6£576
Sat 5/705:45BHX - SHA
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/708:50SHA - BHX
3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£660
Sun 19/1010:50BHX - PVG
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1011:40PVG - BHX
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£687
Wed 2/717:10BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/722:25PVG - BHX
1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6£781
Sun 19/1018:05BHX - PVG
2 stops38h 45mLufthansa
Mon 27/1016:30PVG - BHX
2 stops56h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6£806
Thu 3/714:35BHX - PVG
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Fri 11/707:15PVG - BHX
1 stop36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£870
Wed 2/715:10BHX - PVG
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 9/700:35PVG - BHX
2 stops42h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£1,181
Wed 2/717:55BHX - PVG
2 stops29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 8/700:35PVG - BHX
2 stops29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6£3,039
Wed 2/713:05BHX - PVG
2 stops24h 35mANA
Tue 8/701:35PVG - BHX
2 stops28h 00mANA
Deal found 11/6£5,336

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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 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 24/6

14:30-14:40

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/6

11:15-08:30

1 stop28h 15m

£532

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 19/10

18:50-07:40

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

11:40-08:10

1 stop28h 30m

£576

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sat 5/7

05:45-18:55

3 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 20/7

08:50-23:25

3 stops45h 35m

£660

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 19/10

10:50-15:05

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

11:40-08:10

1 stop28h 30m

£687

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 2/7

17:10-16:45

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/7

22:25-16:10

1 stop24h 45m

£781

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 19/10

18:05-15:50

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

16:30-17:00

2 stops56h 30m

£806

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Thu 3/7

14:35-15:30

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/7

07:15-12:25

1 stop36h 10m

£870

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 2/7

15:10-16:20

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/7

00:35-11:50

2 stops42h 15m

£1,181

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 2/7

17:55-06:35

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/7

00:35-22:35

2 stops29h 00m

£3,039

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 2/7

13:05-20:40

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/7

01:35-22:35

2 stops28h 00m

£5,336

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Deals found on 11/6

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Birmingham to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 June 2025.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MCI - ORD

It was a great experience flying with ANA airlines. The staff and crew and accommodating, great service and looking forward to fly again.
8.3
Very Good

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MCI - ORD

It was a great experience flying with ANA airlines. The staff and crew and accommodating, great service and looking forward to fly again.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MCI - ORD

It was a great experience flying with ANA airlines. The staff and crew and accommodating, great service and looking forward to fly again.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MCI - ORD

It was a great experience flying with ANA airlines. The staff and crew and accommodating, great service and looking forward to fly again.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MCI - ORD

It was a great experience flying with ANA airlines. The staff and crew and accommodating, great service and looking forward to fly again.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MCI - ORD

It was a great experience flying with ANA airlines. The staff and crew and accommodating, great service and looking forward to fly again.

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.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£532), SWISS (£576), and Turkish Airlines (£781) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 5% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£412Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£439Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£452Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£534Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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