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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai from £520

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult

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 11 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£520

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£539
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2024

Cheap Birmingham to Shanghai flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to Shanghai specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,024,559 searches. Prices were last updated on 11 October 2024.
Tue 5/1106:15BHX - PVG
1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 14/1100:20PVG - BHX
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/10£535
Wed 30/1006:15BHX - PVG
1 stop19h 10mKLM
Tue 19/1111:25PVG - BHX
1 stop16h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/10£544
Wed 30/1006:00BHX - PVG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/1111:25PVG - BHX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10£562
Tue 5/1106:00BHX - PVG
2 stops19h 25mAir France
Fri 15/1111:25PVG - BHX
2 stops29h 30mAir France
Deal found 10/10£765
Wed 30/1010:45BHX - PVG
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
Mon 18/1100:10PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/10£943
Tue 5/1113:20BHX - SHA
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/1108:55SHA - BHX
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10£1,262

Birmingham to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Birmingham and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,024,559 searches. Data last updated 11 October 2024.
Tue 5/1106:15BHX - PVG
1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 14/1100:20PVG - BHX
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/10£535
Wed 30/1006:15BHX - PVG
1 stop19h 10mKLM
Tue 19/1111:25PVG - BHX
1 stop16h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/10£544
Wed 30/1006:00BHX - PVG
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/1111:25PVG - BHX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10£562
Tue 5/1106:00BHX - PVG
2 stops19h 25mAir France
Fri 15/1111:25PVG - BHX
2 stops29h 30mAir France
Deal found 10/10£765
Fri 6/1217:30BHX - PVG
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Wed 8/112:00PVG - BHX
2 stops36h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/10£866
Tue 5/1113:20BHX - SHA
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/1108:55SHA - BHX
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10£1,262
Fri 6/1206:00BHX - SHA
2 stops22h 25mANA
Wed 8/113:40SHA - BHX
2 stops35h 10mANA
Deal found 10/10£1,398

Find flights from Birmingham to Shanghai within your budget

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 1,024,559 searches. Data last updated 11 October 2024.

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Budget

£520 - £1,398

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sat 18/1

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/2

1 stop28h 15m

£520

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 11/2

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/2

1 stop16h 50m

£527

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 30/10

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/11

1 stop16h 50m

£544

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 11/2

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/2

2 stops30h 30m

£559

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 11/2

2 stops19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/2

1 stop24h 40m

£599

BirminghamShanghai Hongqiao Intl

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sat 18/1

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/2

2 stops21h 55m

£674

BirminghamShanghai Hongqiao Intl

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 6/12

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/1

2 stops35h 10m

£1,398

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 10/10

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Birmingham to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £559). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £807). 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 11 October 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Birmingham to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Birmingham to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 15 September 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 11 October 2024.
8.4
Very Good
827 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.4
Very Good
827 reviews
8.4
Very Good
827 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.8
Good
1,357 reviews
8.4
Very Good
827 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.5
Good
1,554 reviews
8.4
Very Good
827 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

7.2
Good
296 reviews
8.4
Very Good
827 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

6.8
Okay
7,176 reviews
8.4
Very Good
827 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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. 5 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Birmingham on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Birmingham to Shanghai for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham to Shanghai for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just £520, but on average you can expect to pay £688.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£520), KLM (£544), and Air France (£559) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does BHX to SHA mean?

    Birmingham Airport is BHX and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Birmingham to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Birmingham to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Birmingham to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Birmingham to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Birmingham to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/10.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £559). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £807). 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 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£420Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£475Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£526Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£582Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£599Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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