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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £393

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 November 2025.

Wed 3/1206:00BHX - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1222:15PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11£566
Thu 25/1213:35BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 28/1211:25PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/11£622
Thu 11/1218:50BHX - PVG
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1212:40PVG - BHX
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£655
Fri 5/1216:40BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1209:55PVG - BHX
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11£663
Wed 3/1213:30BHX - PVG
2 stops21h 45mKLM
Sun 7/1222:15PVG - BHX
2 stops22h 35mKLM
Deal found 25/11£672
Wed 10/1209:45BHX - PVG
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1220:25PVG - BHX
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£674
Thu 25/1213:50BHX - SHA
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:50SHA - BHX
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£706
Thu 25/1217:45BHX - SHA
2 stops39h 10mLufthansa
Sun 28/1208:55SHA - BHX
2 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11£1,142
Sat 13/1217:45BHX - SHA
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/113:40SHA - BHX
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£3,082
Sat 13/1217:45BHX - SHA
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/120:30SHA - BHX
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£6,286

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 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£576

One-way from

£393

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£488
11/1-23/1
  • 11/1-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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25/12
  • 25/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sun 11/1

13:20-16:05

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/1

21:30-12:35

2 stops23h 05m

£576

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 25/12

13:50-23:50

3 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

14:50-21:35

3 stops38h 45m

£706

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 14/12

10:40-09:25

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:40-20:10

1 stop15h 30m

£876

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 15/2

09:10-14:40

2 stops21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/2

23:35-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

£978

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 13/2

08:15-14:40

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/2

18:10-11:10

2 stops25h 00m

£1,047

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 14/2

09:10-14:40

2 stops21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/2

23:35-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

£1,047

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 12/12

20:50-09:25

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/1

11:25-20:10

1 stop16h 45m

£1,116

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 25/12

17:45-16:55

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

08:55-10:00

2 stops33h 05m

£1,142

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 10/12

14:10-14:40

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/1

23:35-11:10

2 stops43h 35m

£1,236

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 14/2

09:10-14:40

2 stops21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/2

23:35-12:40

1 stop21h 05m

£1,268

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Deals found on 26/11

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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 £323). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £532). 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 26 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Birmingham to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 26 November 2025.
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
1,422 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,422 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,497 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,422 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 21h 30m. The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai is about 5731 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, KLM (£418), Air France (£454), and China Eastern (£484) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 33% 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 £323). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £532). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£418Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£454Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£484Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£527Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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