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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £524

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
14 dic — 21 dic1
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 14 novembre 2025.

gio 11/1218:50BHX - PVG
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun 29/1213:45PVG - BHX
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£555
lun 1/1213:20BHX - SHA
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
sab 6/1221:30SHA - BHX
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£568
gio 11/1218:50BHX - PVG
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
mer 31/1218:55PVG - BHX
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£569
dom 14/1206:00BHX - PVG
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom 11/118:25PVG - BHX
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£639
sab 13/1220:00BHX - PVG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun 29/1222:50PVG - BHX
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£655
gio 11/1218:50BHX - PVG
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar 30/1212:40PVG - BHX
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£660
sab 13/1220:00BHX - PVG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer 31/1218:55PVG - BHX
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£665
gio 13/1118:40BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun 15/1211:25PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£678
mer 10/1209:45BHX - PVG
1 stop36h 40mMultiple Airlines
mer 31/1218:55PVG - BHX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£682
mer 10/1209:45BHX - PVG
1 stop36h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun 29/1208:10PVG - BHX
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£685
ven 12/1217:30BHX - PVG
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
mer 31/1218:55PVG - BHX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£693
dom 14/1220:45BHX - SHA
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom 11/119:35SHA - BHX
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£807

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 14 novembre 2025.

Round-trip from

£524

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£486
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  • 9/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

lun 9/2

09:00-08:40

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 15/2

11:40-08:10

1 stop28h 30m

£524

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

lun 1/12

13:20-16:05

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sab 6/12

21:30-08:05

2 stops18h 35m

£568

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

dom 8/3

18:50-08:40

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 12/3

11:40-17:55

1 stop38h 15m

£574

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

lun 9/2

10:45-13:00

2 stops18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom 15/2

11:40-08:10

1 stop28h 30m

£587

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

dom 8/3

13:20-10:05

1 stop36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 11/3

00:10-17:00

1 stop24h 50m

£622

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

gio 7/5

20:50-13:50

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

gio 21/5

19:00-12:30

2 stops24h 30m

£696

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

lun 9/2

18:55-09:55

3 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 15/2

20:55-15:45

2 stops26h 50m

£777

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

dom 14/12

20:45-13:55

3 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom 11/1

19:35-16:50

3 stops29h 15m

£807

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

dom 28/12

20:45-10:35

3 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven 2/1

14:20-19:35

3 stops37h 15m

£883

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Deals found on 13/11

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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 14 novembre 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 14 novembre 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
1,411 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

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
1,411 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

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
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

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
177 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

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
7,572 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

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 15h 40m. 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 (£484) 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 novembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£418Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£454Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£484Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£526Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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