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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £391

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 15 October 2025.

Mon 24/1116:15BHX - PVG
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1211:25PVG - BHX
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£524
Mon 3/1117:40BHX - PVG
1 stop31h 45mKLM
Mon 17/1111:25PVG - BHX
1 stop29h 05mKLM
Deal found 13/10£536
Mon 3/1109:05BHX - PVG
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1120:30PVG - BHX
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£547
Mon 24/1113:20BHX - SHA
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1222:30SHA - BHX
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£570
Mon 3/1109:05BHX - SHA
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1108:50SHA - BHX
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£576
Thu 27/1106:00BHX - SHA
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1220:30SHA - BHX
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£616
Tue 4/1110:45BHX - SHA
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1108:55SHA - BHX
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£628
Sun 19/1011:20BHX - SHA
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1120:55SHA - BHX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£676
Sun 19/1011:20BHX - PVG
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1119:30PVG - BHX
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£729
Tue 9/1219:25BHX - PVG
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/114:00PVG - BHX
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£749
Tue 9/1219:25BHX - PVG
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/108:40PVG - BHX
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£758
Tue 16/1207:40BHX - SHA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/114:20SHA - BHX
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£968

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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£524

One-way from

£391

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£612
KLM
  • KLM
  • 24/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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23/10
  • 23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 05m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 24/11

16:15-19:15

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

11:25-20:10

1 stop16h 45m

£524

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 3/11

09:05-05:40

1 stop36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/11

20:30-14:20

2 stops25h 50m

£547

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

14:30-19:15

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:25-08:30

1 stop29h 05m

£557

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Mon 24/11

13:20-16:05

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

22:30-10:00

2 stops19h 30m

£570

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Mon 3/11

09:05-23:50

3 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

08:50-11:55

3 stops35h 05m

£576

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

£583

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

17:45-16:50

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

00:10-17:00

1 stop24h 50m

£596

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 27/11

06:00-16:55

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/12

20:30-08:05

2 stops19h 35m

£616

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 4/11

10:45-16:55

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/11

08:55-22:45

2 stops21h 50m

£628

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 16/12

07:40-09:35

2 stops17h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

14:20-10:05

2 stops27h 45m

£968

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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 £319). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £525). 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 15 October 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 15 October 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
1,402 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,402 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,402 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,475 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
168 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
7,489 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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 20h 45m. 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 (£413), Air France (£449), and China Eastern (£478) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 30% 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 £319). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £525). 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£413Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£449Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£478Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£520Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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