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Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Shanghai, China

BHM — SHA
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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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 August 1, 2025.

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$1,900
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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 SHA?

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 August 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 airline. Birmingham is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 airline flying from Birmingham to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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