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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £292

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 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
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 11 November 2025.

Wed 12/1109:20BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Wed 17/1211:25PVG - BHX
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/11£496
Thu 13/1113:35BHX - PVG
2 stops21h 40mKLM
Mon 15/1211:25PVG - BHX
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/11£526
Fri 21/1105:45BHX - PVG
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1106:55PVG - BHX
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£536
Fri 21/1105:45BHX - SHA
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1108:50SHA - BHX
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£537
Mon 24/1113:20BHX - PVG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:10PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£539
Thu 13/1113:25BHX - PVG
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1111:10PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£540
Thu 13/1118:40BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1211:25PVG - BHX
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£564
Sun 23/1108:45BHX - SHA
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1122:30SHA - BHX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£709
Wed 24/1212:10BHX - SHA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1207:10SHA - BHX
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11£826
Thu 25/1209:20BHX - SHA
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/119:35SHA - BHX
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£940
Sat 13/1220:00BHX - SHA
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:30SHA - BHX
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£985

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 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£536

One-way from

£292

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£486
21/11-29/11
  • 21/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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30/12
  • 30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£145 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 11 November 2025.
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Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 21/11

05:45-11:55

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

08:50-07:30

2 stops30h 40m

£537

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/4

21:25-09:30

1 stop19h 05m

£538

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 24/11

13:20-13:00

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/12

11:10-22:45

1 stop19h 35m

£539

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

18:50-08:40

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-17:55

1 stop38h 15m

£574

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

17:45-16:50

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

01:55-17:10

1 stop22h 15m

£604

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

13:20-10:05

1 stop36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

00:10-10:00

1 stop17h 50m

£621

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

12:10-22:50

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/4

18:10-12:25

2 stops25h 15m

£645

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 20/2

06:25-09:35

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

19:35-20:05

3 stops32h 30m

£688

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Mon 23/3

22:00-09:35

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/4

16:10-12:25

2 stops27h 15m

£703

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sun 23/11

08:45-10:55

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/11

22:30-12:35

2 stops22h 05m

£709

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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 11 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 11 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
1,410 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
1,410 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
1,486 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
175 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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
7,565 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

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 17h. 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 (£418), Air France (£454), and China Eastern (£483) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 32% 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£454Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£483Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£526Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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