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Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHM) to Shanghai from $953

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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 April 28, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Shanghai. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai (BHM - SHA)?

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap British Airways flights from Birmingham to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Birmingham and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights we've found from Birmingham to Shanghai. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 6/197:40 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops47h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 7/411:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,140
Tue 6/187:40 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops47h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 7/511:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,153
Sun 6/307:40 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops47h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 7/2411:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,196
Sun 6/23:47 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops51h 08mBritish Airways
Tue 7/211:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,225
Thu 6/201:45 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 7/511:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,254
Tue 6/187:40 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops47h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 7/411:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,259
Sun 5/263:47 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops51h 08mBritish Airways
Sat 6/2911:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops43h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,360
Wed 6/191:45 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 7/311:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops43h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,391
Thu 6/201:45 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 7/411:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops43h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,403

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Birmingham to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Birmingham and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights traveling from Birmingham to Shanghai. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 5/272:20 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops35h 30mLufthansa
Thu 7/411:50 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops34h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 4/26$2,311
Sat 6/153:03 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops58h 47mLufthansa
Sun 7/710:55 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 4/27$2,512
Mon 5/272:20 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops35h 30mLufthansa
Sat 6/2911:35 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops35h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 4/26$2,838

Cheap Birmingham to Shanghai flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to Shanghai specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Birmingham to Shanghai in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/285:49 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops32h 26mDelta
Tue 6/255:30 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops29h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,584
Fri 5/245:20 amBHM - PVG
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Sun 6/305:30 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops42h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,604
Wed 5/225:20 amBHM - PVG
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Sun 6/163:45 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop18h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,608
Tue 5/216:06 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,632
Sun 5/193:45 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/205:00 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops34h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,789
Sun 5/197:04 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops30h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,791
Sun 5/195:48 pmBHM - PVG
1 stop32h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,796
Tue 5/2812:12 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/2712:35 amPVG - BHM
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,800
Sun 5/197:39 pmBHM - PVG
1 stop30h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops40h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,808

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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Birmingham to Shanghai in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/2811:00 amBHM - PVG
2 stops39h 15mDelta
Wed 6/265:30 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops27h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,584
Fri 5/245:20 amBHM - PVG
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Sun 6/305:30 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops42h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,604
Wed 5/225:20 amBHM - PVG
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Sun 6/163:45 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,608
Thu 11/76:15 amBHM - PVG
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Mon 11/115:30 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop17h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,627
Thu 11/75:25 amBHM - PVG
2 stops21h 40mDelta
Mon 11/117:20 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops33h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,631
Tue 5/216:06 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,632
Sun 5/193:45 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/205:00 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops34h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,789
Tue 6/41:07 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops36h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/255:00 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,791
Sun 5/195:48 pmBHM - PVG
1 stop32h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,796

One-way flights to Shanghai from Birmingham

Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Birmingham to Shanghai. For those needing a return trip from Birmingham, there is a search form available above.
Thu 6/206:17 amBHM - PVG
1 stop19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$953
Thu 6/205:02 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops32h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$959
Thu 6/201:47 pmBHM - PVG
3 stops46h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,171
Sat 7/66:35 amBHM - SHA
2 stops40h 40mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,350

Find flights from Birmingham to Shanghai within your budget

Customize 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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$1,584 - $2,311

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BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Tue 5/28

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/26

2 stops27h 34m

$1,584

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Fri 5/24

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/30

2 stops42h 20m

$1,604

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Wed 5/22

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/19

1 stop18h 20m

$1,608

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Tue 5/21

2 stops31h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/18

1 stop19h 10m

$1,632

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sun 5/19

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/20

2 stops34h 11m

$1,789

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Tue 5/28

2 stops39h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/27

2 stops33h 17m

$1,800

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sun 6/2

2 stops39h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/24

2 stops33h 17m

$1,920

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Wed 6/19

2 stops47h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/4

2 stops47h 30m

$2,140

BirminghamShanghai Pu Dong

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 5/27

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/4

2 stops34h 54m

$2,311

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Birmingham to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Birmingham to Shanghai is currently $1,108 while a round-trip flight costs $1,821. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). 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.

January

$1,260

February

$1,220

March

$1,239

April

$1,317

May

$1,581

June

$1,914

July

$2,045

August

$1,704

September

$1,421

October

$1,580

November

$1,555

December

$1,752

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

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 April 28, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Birmingham to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,456 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,738 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

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?

    Most people fly from Birmingham (BHM) if they book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai. On average, Birmingham has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 2 airlines. Birmingham is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,584, but on average you can expect to pay $1,798.

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

    Delta, at $1,584, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Qatar Airways. Delta is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does BHM to SHA mean?

    This is defined as Birmingham Airport (BHM) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • 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 vacation 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, Alabama to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$2,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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