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$743+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SHA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai

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 July 6, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:34 pm
BHM
-
SHA
2 stops30h 31m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/1310:30 pm
SHA
-
BHM
2 stops35h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2$1,207
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:30 am
BHM
-
PVG
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/308:35 am
PVG
-
BHM
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,213
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:30 am
BHM
-
PVG
2 stops39h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/302:30 pm
PVG
-
BHM
2 stops45h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/6$1,241
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:03 pm
BHM
-
SHA
2 stops32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2410:30 pm
SHA
-
BHM
2 stops37h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,251
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:34 pm
BHM
-
PVG
2 stops29h 31m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/137:05 pm
PVG
-
BHM
2 stops39h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2$1,257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Thu 8/277:30 am
BHM
-
PVG
1 stop18h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 9/135:20 pm
PVG
-
BHM
1 stop19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 8/315:20 am
BHM
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 9/305:20 pm
PVG
-
BHM
1 stop19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/316:23 am
BHM
-
PVG
1 stop20h 02m
Delta
Wed 9/309:55 am
PVG
-
BHM
1 stop23h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$1,389
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/164:34 pm
BHM
-
SHA
2 stops30h 31m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/2310:30 pm
SHA
-
BHM
2 stops36h 21m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2$1,494

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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 July 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,207
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$743
(American Airlines)

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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 July 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

4:34 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,207

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

8:35 am-11:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,213

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops39h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

2:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$1,241

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Mon 8/17

3:03 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

10:30 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,251

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

4:34 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

7:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$1,257
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

5:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

5:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,332

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Sun 8/16

4:34 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/23

10:30 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops36h 21m

$1,494
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Fri 7/31

6:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$842

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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 July 6, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Birmingham to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai can take about 30h 31m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,207. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Shanghai is about 7597 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,057, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham, Alabama to Shanghai.. American Airlines is 40% 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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