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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £295

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
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 28 June 2026.

Tue 25/812:10
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1119:30
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£582
Sat 26/917:55
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1109:40
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£591
Wed 26/818:20
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1118:15
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£604
Tue 25/823:10
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1119:00
PVG
-
BHX
3 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£611
Thu 16/721:30
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/701:40
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£620
Wed 5/808:30
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/811:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£623
Wed 1/712:10
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/700:40
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£637
Sat 28/1106:10
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 7/1200:10
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops20h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/6£651
Fri 4/1218:50
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/1218:30
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£659
Sun 26/708:30
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/819:00
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£662
Sun 26/708:30
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/811:05
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£663
Wed 5/808:30
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:15
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£686

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£295

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£739
25/8-29/11
  • 25/8-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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20/10
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 28 June 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

Tue 25/8

12:10-17:00

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/11

19:30-12:50

2 stops25h 20m

£582

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Wed 5/8

08:30-10:55

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

11:15-11:30

2 stops31h 15m

£623

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sun 26/7

08:30-10:00

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

19:00-11:20

2 stops23h 20m

£662

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 26/7

08:30-09:50

2 stops18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

11:05-11:20

2 stops31h 15m

£663

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 - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Wed 5/8

08:30-10:55

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

20:15-17:35

2 stops28h 20m

£686

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 4/8

23:10-10:55

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/8

19:00-11:15

2 stops23h 15m

£701

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 13/7

08:45-09:50

2 stops18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/7

00:40-09:35

1 stop39h 55m

£720

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 4/12

13:20-16:50

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/12

00:10-12:35

2 stops20h 25m

£726

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

08:30-10:00

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/8

19:00-11:30

2 stops23h 30m

£729

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £407). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £892). 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 28 June 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
226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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
226 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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
8,104 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£492), and Lufthansa (£561) 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £407). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £892). 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£492Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£561Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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