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What to know about flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai is approximately 9,212.9km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£358
Vueling Airlines Vueling Airlines BHX-SHA 37h 35m · 1 stop Sun, Sep 20
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Cheapest return
£576
KLM KLM BHX-SHA 20h 30m · 2 stops Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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Vueling Airlines Vueling Airlines Cheapest · From £358 Lufthansa Lufthansa Most booked
Best time to book
June
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
9,212.9km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Birmingham to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £358 and round-trip from £576. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • BHX 05:55
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | KLM
        PVG 21:30
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        BHX 17:50
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Tue, Oct 6 | Air France
        £576 £682
        16% off
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 09:10
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | KLM
        PVG 10:30
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        BHX 22:10
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Sat, Oct 3 | Air France
        £576 £682
        16% off
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 05:55
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | KLM
        PVG 21:30
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        BHX 13:40
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Wed, Oct 7 | Air France
        £576 £682
        16% off
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 10:20
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:00
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | Air France
        PVG 21:30
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        BHX 17:50
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Wed, Oct 7 | Air France
        £576
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 09:20
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | KLM
        PVG 11:15
        36h 35m
        1 stop
        BHX 16:50
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Fri, Oct 2 | KLM
        £576
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 18:40
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:00
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Air France
        PVG 10:30
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        BHX 22:10
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Sat, Oct 3 | Air France
        £576
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 10:20
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:00
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Air France
        PVG 21:30
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        BHX 13:40
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Tue, Oct 6 | Air France
        £576
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 06:00
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:25
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Air France
        PVG 11:15
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        BHX 22:10
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Fri, Oct 2 | KLM
        £576
        16% off
        £682 £576
      • BHX 09:20
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:25
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 28 | KLM
        PVG 21:30
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        BHX 17:50
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Mon, Oct 5 | Air France
        £579
        15% off
        £682 £579
      • BHX 14:30
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:00
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 28 | Air France
        PVG 21:30
        19h
        1 stop
        BHX 09:30
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Mon, Oct 5 | Air France
        £579
        15% off
        £682 £579
      • BHX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BHX 16:00
        Shanghai - Birmingham | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • BHX 10:05
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 06:40
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | Vueling Airlines
        £358 £515
        30% off
        30% off
        £515 £358
      • BHX 07:00
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 07:45
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | Jet2.com
        £399 £515
        23% off
        23% off
        £515 £399
      • BHX 06:05
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | Air China
        £408 £515
        21% off
        21% off
        £515 £408
      • BHX 12:50
        33h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 04:55
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Pegasus Airlines
        £420
        18% off
        £515 £420
      • BHX 07:00
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 07:45
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 27 | Jet2.com
        £422
        18% off
        £515 £422
      • BHX 08:10
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:50
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Qatar Airways
        £424
        18% off
        £515 £424
      • BHX 17:55
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 05:10
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 24 | Air China
        £431
        16% off
        £515 £431
      • BHX 15:10
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:50
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | Qatar Airways
        £433
        16% off
        £515 £433
      • BHX 06:45
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:05
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | easyJet
        £436
        15% off
        £515 £436
      • BHX 14:10
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:45
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        £437
        15% off
        £515 £437
      • BHX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Birmingham - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Birmingham to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai are Lufthansa, KLM, and Turkish Airlines, among 7 carriers on this route. Vueling Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
KLM logo KLM
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Vueling Airlines logo Vueling Airlines
Swiss Airlines logo Swiss Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Birmingham to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Birmingham to Shanghai Flights

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

Average price of one-way tickets from Birmingham to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, fares are lowest in June (£443) and highest in February (£1,127).

£1,127
£785
£443
£101
    Cheapest
  • £688
    Sep
  • £750
    Oct
  • £540
    Nov
  • £687
    Dec
  • £579
    Jan
  • £1,127
    Feb
  • £725
    Mar
  • £789
    Apr
  • £835
    May
  • £443
    Jun
  • £670
    Jul
  • £666
    Aug

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

Average price of return tickets from Birmingham to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, fares are lowest in October (£523) and highest in April (£1,521).

£1,521
£1,022
£523
£24
    Cheapest
  • £660
    Sep
  • £523
    Oct
  • £800
    Nov
  • £784
    Dec
  • £800
    Jan
  • £868
    Feb
  • £974
    Mar
  • £1,521
    Apr
  • £775
    May
  • £887
    Jun
  • £1,057
    Jul
  • £1,090
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Vueling Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £358 (for example, BHX–PVG on Sun, Sep 20). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, KLM offers fares from £576, departing on Tue, Sep 29 and returning on Tue, Oct 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Birmingham to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Vueling Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sun, Sep 20, with one-way fares from just £358.
    · Compare airlines. Vueling Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham to Shanghai on September 30, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at £607.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects Birmingham Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (BHX–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Birmingham is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Birmingham to Shanghai is £749. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Birmingham and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Flights to Shanghai from Birmingham

Looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai? At Trip.com, you can compare prices and secure the best deals. A popular choice with travellers, many people fly from Birmingham to Shanghai to experience the city’s exciting culture, history and myth. Travel from Birmingham to Shanghai takes just over 11 hours 20 mins, meaning you can be touching down in the beautiful China city in no time at all. Prices start at just £329, and with a range of airlines offering regular flights throughout the year, it’s easy to find tickets from Birmingham to Shanghai to suit you.

How to find cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai

Save your money for when you’re there with cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai. You can find the best deals by being flexible with your travel dates and times, booking flights in advance, making sure you browse in incognito mode and checking for any hidden costs prior to booking.

Airlines that fly from Birmingham to Shanghai

British Airways, Air China are just some of the airlines that offer direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai.

Flight distance & Flight time from Birmingham to Shanghai

Lying a distance of 5724 miles miles from Birmingham, flights to Shanghai take approximately 11 hours 20 mins.

Departure from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai

Birmingham Airport is easy to get to from the city centre. From Birmingham New Street Station, you can get a direct train to the airport in just 10-15 minutes, with tickets starting from around £3.10. The station also offers a free Air-Rail Link which will take you from the station to the airport passenger terminal in a couple of minutes. Another option is to get the National Express coach from Birmingham Coach Station which takes 25 minutes and costs around £4.10. Alternatively, there are a range of local buses that connect the city centre with the airport, with tickets available to buy onboard from just £3.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.