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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai, China from £457

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SHA
22 gen — 29 gen1
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 17 gennaio 2025.

Round-trip from

£485

One-way from

£457

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£619
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/1-2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Birmingham to Shanghai
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 17 gennaio 2025.

gio 30/117:35BHX - PVG
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
mer 2/400:15PVG - BHX
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£485
mar 11/209:20BHX - PVG
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
mar 25/222:05PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1£537
gio 30/113:30BHX - PVG
2 stops21h 35mKLM
gio 3/411:15PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/1£545
gio 30/118:40BHX - PVG
2 stops30h 45mAir France
gio 3/411:15PVG - BHX
2 stops29h 15mAir France
Deal found 16/1£549
dom 19/1005:55BHX - PVG
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
dom 26/1000:10PVG - BHX
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1£558
mar 18/207:40BHX - SHA
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
mar 25/221:45SHA - BHX
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£637
gio 13/218:55BHX - PVG
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
mar 25/211:40PVG - BHX
1 stop28h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£740
gio 13/207:40BHX - PVG
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
mar 25/223:45PVG - BHX
2 stops43h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£785
dom 9/216:50BHX - PVG
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
mar 25/223:00PVG - BHX
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£881
gio 30/113:40BHX - PVG
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
mer 2/400:05PVG - BHX
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/1£1,125
dom 19/1009:35BHX - SHA
2 stops43h 40mANA
lun 27/1013:40SHA - BHX
2 stops35h 10mANA
Deal found 16/1£1,540

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BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

gio 30/1

17:35-09:25

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 2/4

00:15-09:30

1 stop16h 15m

£485

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

mar 11/2

09:20-14:00

1 stop20h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 25/2

22:05-09:55

1 stop19h 50m

£537

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

gio 30/1

13:30-19:05

2 stops21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 3/4

11:15-21:25

1 stop17h 10m

£545

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

gio 30/1

18:40-09:25

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 3/4

11:15-09:30

2 stops29h 15m

£549

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - SHA

BHXSHA

Birmingham

mar 18/2

07:40-23:50

3 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar 25/2

21:45-19:20

2 stops29h 35m

£637

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

ven 11/7

13:05-12:10

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 5/8

01:00-17:05

1 stop23h 05m

£728

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

gio 13/2

18:55-08:25

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 25/2

11:40-07:55

1 stop28h 15m

£740

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

gio 13/2

07:40-14:20

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 25/2

23:45-11:10

2 stops43h 25m

£785

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

dom 9/2

16:50-17:10

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 25/2

23:00-10:05

1 stop19h 05m

£881

BirminghamShanghai

BHX - PVG

BHXPVG

Birmingham

gio 30/1

13:40-15:05

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 2/4

00:05-19:40

1 stop26h 35m

£1,125

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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 17 gennaio 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 17 gennaio 2025.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£537), KLM (£545), and Air France (£549) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 12% 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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KLMCheapest£470Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£508Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£562Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£567Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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