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 (£414), Air France (£441), and China Eastern (£470) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Shanghai?

When booking a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on Air France, KLM or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Birmingham to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Shanghai?

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Shanghai from Birmingham average £622. You can even find prices in November for less than £622, as users have found deals to Shanghai from as low as £446. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Shanghai from Birmingham. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 46%.

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.

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.

£529+ Flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China

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Round-trip from	£529
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£946

China Eastern
22/11-7/12
2 total stops
43h 45m total
Birmingham to Shanghai

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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 19 August 2025.

Sat 22/1106:00BHX - PVG

1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 7/1222:05PVG - BHX

1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8£529

Sat 22/1106:00BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 6/1212:20PVG - BHX

1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8£539

Wed 17/906:00BHX - PVG

1 stop24h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 23/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/8£540

Wed 1/1015:40BHX - SHA

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1014:50SHA - BHX

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£557

Wed 17/917:35BHX - PVG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£561

Sun 19/1017:50BHX - PVG

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1011:40PVG - BHX

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£624

Sat 22/1113:20BHX - PVG

1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1216:30PVG - BHX

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£630

Wed 17/915:40BHX - SHA

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/921:50SHA - BHX

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£636

Tue 16/914:30BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern

Tue 23/911:15PVG - BHX

1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8£641

Fri 7/1116:40BHX - PVG

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 14/1123:05PVG - BHX

1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/8£644

Sat 22/1113:20BHX - SHA

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1221:30SHA - BHX

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£659

Thu 2/1009:30BHX - SHA

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1019:25SHA - BHX

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£716

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Sun 23/1106:00BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern

Sun 7/1222:05PVG - BHX

1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8£529

Wed 1/1015:40BHX - SHA

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1014:50SHA - BHX

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£557

Sat 22/1106:00BHX - PVG

1 stop24h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 7/1222:05PVG - BHX

1 stop19h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8£529

Wed 17/917:35BHX - PVG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£561

Sat 22/1106:00BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 6/1212:20PVG - BHX

1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8£539

Sun 23/1106:00BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 6/1212:20PVG - BHX

1 stop15h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/8£539

Sun 19/1017:50BHX - PVG

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1011:40PVG - BHX

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£624

Wed 17/906:00BHX - PVG

1 stop24h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 23/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/8£540

Sat 22/1113:20BHX - PVG

1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1216:30PVG - BHX

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£630

Wed 17/915:40BHX - SHA

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/921:50SHA - BHX

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£636

Sat 22/1113:20BHX - SHA

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1221:30SHA - BHX

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£659

Thu 2/1009:30BHX - SHA

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1019:25SHA - BHX

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£716

Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai. Data last updated 19 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/906:15BHX - SHA

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/908:35SHA - BHX

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8£762

Mon 15/906:00BHX - PVG

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£759

Tue 16/906:15BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern

Wed 24/911:15PVG - BHX

1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8£641

Tue 16/916:35BHX - PVG

1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£771

Wed 17/906:00BHX - PVG

1 stop24h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 23/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/8£540

Wed 17/917:35BHX - PVG

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£561

Wed 17/915:40BHX - SHA

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/921:50SHA - BHX

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£636

Wed 17/920:15BHX - PVG

1 stop30h 10mKLM

Wed 24/911:15PVG - BHX

1 stop17h 10mKLM

Deal found 19/8£746

Thu 18/909:05BHX - PVG

1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern

Wed 24/911:15PVG - BHX

1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/8£710

Thu 18/905:55BHX - PVG

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/900:15PVG - BHX

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£758

Mon 22/915:10BHX - SHA

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/914:50SHA - BHX

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8£5,638

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 23/11

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

22:05-09:30

1 stop19h 25m

£529

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 22/11

06:00-14:20

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

22:05-09:30

1 stop19h 25m

£529

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 22/11

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/12

12:20-21:20

1 stop17h 00m

£539

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 23/11

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/12

12:20-20:05

1 stop15h 45m

£539

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 17/9

06:00-13:15

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/9

00:15-09:30

1 stop16h 15m

£540

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Wed 1/10

15:40-19:00

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/10

14:50-18:05

3 stops34h 15m

£557

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 17/9

17:35-22:10

2 stops45h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/9

00:15-09:30

1 stop16h 15m

£561

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 19/10

17:50-15:50

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/10

11:40-08:10

1 stop28h 30m

£624

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 22/11

13:20-10:05

1 stop36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/12

16:30-08:05

2 stops23h 35m

£630

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Wed 17/9

15:40-18:20

2 stops19h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/9

21:50-21:50

2 stops31h 00m

£636

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Birmingham to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,469 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

160 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,334 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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 (£414), Air France (£441), and China Eastern (£470) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 26% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£414	Average£509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£441	Average£506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£470	Average£550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£522	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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