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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £240

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 4 March 2026.

Fri 1/518:30
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:00
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£455
Fri 1/518:30
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:55
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£519
Sun 29/315:30
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/422:00
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£531
Thu 30/418:00
BHX
-
PVG
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/517:05
PVG
-
BHX
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£534
Thu 19/306:00
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 8/412:30
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop27h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2£562
Mon 26/1013:30
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 5/1100:15
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2£563
Wed 18/306:00
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 50m
China Eastern
Tue 7/411:15
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2£573
Thu 19/306:00
BHX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 50m
China Eastern
Sun 5/411:15
PVG
-
BHX
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2£581
Thu 19/308:05
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/408:50
SHA
-
BHX
3 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£603
Tue 14/410:25
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/421:30
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£622
Mon 9/310:45
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/309:35
SHA
-
BHX
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£626
Thu 30/408:50
BHX
-
SHA
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/508:35
SHA
-
BHX
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£631

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£455

One-way from

£240

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£700
1/5-12/5
  • 1/5-12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (£209 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 4 March 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

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 14/4

10:25-14:45

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/4

21:30-17:35

2 stops27h 05m

£622

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

11:15-08:35

1 stop28h 20m

£640

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

11:15-08:35

1 stop28h 20m

£640

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

08:05-22:15

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

14:50-15:00

2 stops31h 10m

£656

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 16/4

05:55-19:55

3 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/4

07:15-12:05

3 stops35h 50m

£683

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 18/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

11:15-08:35

1 stop28h 20m

£701

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 17/3

06:00-14:35

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

11:15-22:10

1 stop17h 55m

£705

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Mon 20/4

07:00-14:25

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

11:15-15:55

2 stops35h 40m

£716

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Thu 19/3

06:15-20:20

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/4

08:35-22:10

2 stops20h 35m

£783

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 16/3

16:15-06:50

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

11:15-08:35

1 stop28h 20m

£841

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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 £353). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £528). 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 4 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, China Eastern, andLufthansa 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
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,823 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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. 3 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 50m. 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 (£412), China Eastern (£486), and Lufthansa (£529) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 40% 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 £353). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £528). 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 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£412Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£486Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£529Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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