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$1,101+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SHA
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,391
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,586
From Birmingham to Shanghai
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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 April 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/47:00 amBHM - PVG
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/65:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,101
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/112:46 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops30h 09mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1511:00 amPVG - BHM
2 stops47h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,527
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:32 amBHM - PVG
2 stops39h 48mQatar Airways
Sat 9/612:35 amPVG - BHM
2 stops35h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,568
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:56 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops32h 29mDelta
Sat 6/286:20 pmPVG - BHM
2 stops27h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,986
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:15 amBHM - PVG
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/151:10 pmPVG - BHM
3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$2,090
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:16 pmBHM - PVG
2 stops32h 34mLufthansa
Sat 6/141:55 amPVG - BHM
2 stops33h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$2,390
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:30 amBHM - SHA
2 stops40h 45mANA
Tue 6/241:35 pmSHA - BHM
2 stops37h 46mANA
Deal found 3/31$2,574
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:30 amBHM - PVG
2 stops25h 10mANA
Fri 6/271:35 amPVG - BHM
2 stops29h 46mANA
Deal found 3/31$2,798
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:00 amBHM - SHA
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/171:35 pmSHA - BHM
2 stops39h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$2,960
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:00 amBHM - SHA
2 stops39h 25mJapan Airlines
Sat 6/2112:50 pmSHA - BHM
2 stops37h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/31$3,731

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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Shanghai

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Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 9/1

5:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/7

5:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$1,391

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sun 6/1

12:46 pm-7:55 am

2 stops30h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/15

11:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,527

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 9/1

11:32 am-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/6

12:35 am-10:56 pm

2 stops35h 21m

$1,568

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

5:56 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/28

6:20 pm-8:26 am

2 stops27h 06m

$1,986

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sun 6/1

6:15 am-8:10 pm

3 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/15

1:10 pm-12:09 pm

3 stops35h 59m

$2,090

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sun 6/1

3:16 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/14

1:55 am-9:59 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$2,390

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

6:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/24

1:35 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$2,574

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

6:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/27

1:35 am-6:21 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$2,798

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Fri 5/9

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/17

1:35 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$2,960

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/21

12:50 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$3,731

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/30

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 BHM 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 April 1, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 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 1, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,391, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Qatar Airways. American Airlines is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,298Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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