What is the cheapest airline that flies from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Birmingham to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Birmingham according to our data. Hainan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai is 3 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£372 Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Shanghai in 2026

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10:40 - 19:00BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:10 - 08:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

29h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£550Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

05:55 - 09:25BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

21:30 - 09:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

19h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£552Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

13:15 - 09:15BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 00m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 11:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

29h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£554Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

05:55 - 18:45BHX Birmingham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 50m3 stops Madrid Barajas Chengdu Tianfu Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

16:10 - 12:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BHX Birmingham

27h 15m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£557Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

15:25 - 09:15BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:15 - 12:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

25h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Rome Fiumicino

£559Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

05:55 - 18:05BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chengdu Tianfu Intl

02:40 - 23:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

27h 55m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£567Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 14:40BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:40 - 08:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

27h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£689China Eastern

Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

09:25 - 09:10BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:40 - 21:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£697China Eastern

Tue, 8 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

10:55 - 16:55BHX Birmingham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital

08:55 - 17:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BHX Birmingham

40h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£1,154Lufthansa

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

10:55 - 16:55BHX Birmingham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital

08:55 - 17:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BHX Birmingham

40h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£1,155Lufthansa

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

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21:30 - 05:40BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 10m1 stop Dublin

22:00 - 18:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

27h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£660Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

12:10 - 05:25BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 15m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat

22:00 - 22:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

31h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£673Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

12:40 - 22:50BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 10m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Beijing Capital

20:05 - 12:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

23h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Barcelona-El Prat

£685Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

12:40 - 18:10BHX Birmingham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 30m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Beijing Capital

21:30 - 12:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-BHX Birmingham

21h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Barcelona-El Prat

£685Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

08:10 - 09:50BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 40m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

02:40 - 08:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

36h 25m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£718Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

07:30 - 05:30BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 00m1 stop Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

17:45 - 18:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

31h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£725Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

17:20 - 05:05BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 45m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Athens Eleftherios V.

22:00 - 22:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

31h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£819Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

07:00 - 23:45BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 45m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Beijing Capital

18:50 - 12:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

25h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£829Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

18:45 - 05:20BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 35m2 stops Madrid Barajas Brussels Bruxelles-National

02:20 - 23:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

28h 10m3 stops Hanoi Noibai New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Rome Fiumicino

£838Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

07:00 - 07:45BHX Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 45m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat

20:05 - 11:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHX Birmingham

22h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Barcelona-El Prat

£843Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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Turkish Airlines flights from Birmingham to Shanghai

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Birmingham to Shanghai flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

27 Nov

BHX11:00Birmingham

22h 10m

1 stop

PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong

30 Nov

PVG09:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 05m

1 stop

BHX10:00Birmingham

£696

Turkish Airlines

27 Nov

BHX11:00Birmingham

22h 10m

1 stop

PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong

30 Nov

PVG09:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 05m

1 stop

BHX10:00Birmingham

£696

Turkish Airlines

30 Sept

BHX17:35Birmingham

16h 10m

1 stop

PVG16:45Shanghai Pu Dong

4 Oct

PVG22:25Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 40m

1 stop

BHX09:05Birmingham

£721

China Eastern flights from Birmingham to Shanghai

Our best China Eastern deals on Birmingham to Shanghai flight tickets

China Eastern

11 Oct

BHX06:00Birmingham

25h 40m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

30 Oct

PVG12:40Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 55m

1 stop

BHX08:35Birmingham

£689

China Eastern

8 Dec

BHX09:25Birmingham

15h 45m

1 stop

PVG09:10Shanghai Pu Dong

1 Jan

PVG12:40Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 40m

1 stop

BHX21:20Birmingham

£697

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BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Wed 25/11

10:40-19:00

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

11:10-08:35

1 stop29h 25m

£550

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

05:55-09:25

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/10

21:30-09:30

1 stop19h 00m

£552

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

13:15-09:15

2 stops36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/11

14:00-11:50

2 stops29h 50m

£554

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

05:55-18:45

3 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

16:10-12:25

2 stops27h 15m

£557

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Thu 29/10

15:25-09:15

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

18:15-12:10

2 stops25h 55m

£559

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

05:55-18:05

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

02:40-23:35

3 stops27h 55m

£567

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Sun 11/10

06:00-14:40

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/10

12:40-08:35

1 stop27h 55m

£689

Fastest return journey

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHXPVG

Birmingham

Tue 8/12

09:25-09:10

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/1

12:40-21:20

1 stop16h 40m

£697

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sat 12/12

10:55-16:55

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/12

08:55-17:00

2 stops40h 05m

£1,154

BirminghamShanghai

BHX Birmingham - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BHXSHA

Birmingham

Sat 12/12

10:55-16:55

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/12

08:55-17:00

2 stops40h 05m

£1,155

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Birmingham to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Birmingham, with most prices found around £531. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in November, then you should wait until June to fly from Birmingham, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £576.

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Best price found	£372
Fastest flight time	18h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Birmingham in the past 72 hours is £372. The best return flight deal from Birmingham to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £550.

The fastest flight from Birmingham to Shanghai takes 18h 25m

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Birmingham to Shanghai.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai is 3 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom £480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 237 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £578	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,474 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £677	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,222 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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