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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £235

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 29 July 2026.

Tue 29/912:40
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1011:05
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£534
Fri 28/806:00
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/911:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£557
Tue 1/923:10
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/911:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£564
Thu 17/908:15
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1011:05
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£579
Thu 17/908:10
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1011:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£580
Fri 4/905:55
BHX
-
SHA
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/919:00
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£582
Fri 11/905:55
BHX
-
SHA
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/912:10
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£591
Mon 7/908:30
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/911:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£599
Tue 29/917:55
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 10/1023:50
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/7£637
Mon 3/808:45
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/811:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£639
Thu 6/821:30
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/901:40
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£642
Mon 3/820:25
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/919:00
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£654

Find 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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£506

One-way from

£235

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£704
28/8-18/9
  • 28/8-18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 29 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 28/8

06:00-20:05

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

11:15-16:05

2 stops35h 50m

£557

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 1/9

23:10-10:55

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 14/9

11:15-11:30

2 stops31h 15m

£564

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 17/9

08:10-10:55

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/10

11:15-11:50

2 stops31h 35m

£580

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 11/9

05:55-23:25

3 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

12:10-14:35

2 stops33h 25m

£591

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Mon 7/9

08:30-10:00

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

11:15-11:30

2 stops31h 15m

£599

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 4/9

20:25-10:55

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

12:10-19:55

2 stops38h 45m

£606

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sat 12/9

08:00-18:20

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

10:40-11:15

3 stops31h 35m

£668
Fastest return journey

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 2/12

13:30-14:00

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/12

22:15-09:45

1 stop19h 30m

£684

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

06:00-19:05

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/11

00:15-09:45

1 stop17h 30m

£685

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 2/10

10:00-16:45

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

22:25-16:40

1 stop25h 15m

£793

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £540). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,281). 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 29 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern and Lufthansa 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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,163 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

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. 2 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 16h 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, China Eastern (£488), and Lufthansa (£688) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 36% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £540). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,281). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£488Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£688Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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