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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £213

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£499

One-way from

£213

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£590
3/3-7/3
  • 3/3-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
28/3
  • 28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai

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 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/319:45BHX - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/320:25PVG - BHX
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£499
Thu 20/318:35BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 30mAir France
Mon 31/321:30PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2£500
Thu 20/317:35BHX - PVG
2 stops17h 30mKLM
Mon 31/311:15PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/2£525
Sun 19/1005:55BHX - PVG
1 stop26h 10mLufthansa
Sun 26/1000:10PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£566
Mon 3/306:00BHX - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 7/312:35PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2£587
Tue 1/408:30BHX - SHA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/414:40SHA - BHX
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£593
Fri 21/214:25BHX - PVG
1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 1/323:45PVG - BHX
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2£1,226
Fri 21/220:50BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 15mEmirates
Fri 28/206:15PVG - BHX
1 stop20h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£1,367
Mon 7/405:55BHX - PVG
2 stops33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 22/400:35PVG - BHX
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2£1,532
Thu 20/207:40BHX - PVG
2 stops33h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 27/202:15PVG - BHX
2 stops35h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/2£1,695
Thu 20/216:50BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/223:00PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2£1,734
Mon 7/405:55BHX - SHA
2 stops23h 20mANA
Wed 23/413:35SHA - BHX
2 stops26h 10mANA
Deal found 20/2£3,752

Find flights from Birmingham to Shanghai within your budget

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Birmingham

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 3/3

19:45-11:25

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

20:25-20:00

2 stops31h 35m

£499

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Thu 20/3

18:35-19:05

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

21:30-09:30

1 stop19h 00m

£500

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Thu 20/3

17:35-19:05

2 stops17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 31/3

11:15-21:25

1 stop17h 10m

£525

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 3/3

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

12:35-21:45

1 stop17h 10m

£587

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Tue 1/4

08:30-23:05

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/4

14:40-17:25

3 stops33h 45m

£593

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 3/3

10:45-13:05

2 stops18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/3

00:10-17:00

2 stops24h 50m

£871

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 6/4

08:10-16:20

2 stops25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/4

00:35-11:50

2 stops42h 15m

£1,280

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Mon 7/4

05:55-22:45

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/4

00:35-08:45

2 stops39h 10m

£1,532

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Mon 7/4

05:55-12:15

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 23/4

13:35-08:45

2 stops26h 10m

£3,752

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 28/3

19:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

£213

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £558). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 PVG?

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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham to Shanghai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 21 February 2025.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

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.

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

    According to our current data, Air France (£500), KLM (£525), and China Eastern (£587) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 11% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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£439Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£472Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£486Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£545Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£557Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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