How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Alabama to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Birmingham and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 22h 09m on average. Another popular route from Alabama to Shanghai is flying from Montgomery to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 38h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of November 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Shanghai.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:01 pm - 6:55 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 54m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 2:20 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

31h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,085United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 26

5:00 am - 4:50 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:41 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

17h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,118American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 29

6:15 am - 6:55 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 11:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

24h 34m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,122Air China

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

6:10 pm - 4:50 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 40m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:41 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

17h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,123American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 29

3:01 pm - 6:55 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 54m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 2:20 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

31h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,135United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 26

6:23 am - 3:15 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 8:51 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

24h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,156Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

3:57 pm - 3:15 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 18m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:25 pm - 10:40 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

19h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,161Delta

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 27

6:15 am - 6:55 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 11:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

24h 34m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,172Air China

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 29

6:23 am - 3:15 pmBHM Birmingham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 8:51 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-BHM Birmingham

24h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,206Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 28

7:37 am - 4:50 pmHSV Huntsville-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:31 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HSV Huntsville

19h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,490American Airlines

Thu, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 15

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Apr 11

HSV11:23 amHuntsville

39h 57m

2 stops

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 18

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

35h 24m

2 stops

HSV10:59 pmHuntsville

$1,221

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Mar 25

HSV6:00 amHuntsville

50h 45m

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PVG9:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 15

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 19m

2 stops

HSV10:59 pmHuntsville

$1,267

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Mar 29

HSV6:00 amHuntsville

45h 20m

2 stops

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 1

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

35h 12m

2 stops

HSV10:47 pmHuntsville

$1,426

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Japan Airlines

Jan 18

BHM5:00 amBirmingham

24h 30m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 29

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 51m

1 stop

BHM10:41 pmBirmingham

$1,512

Japan Airlines

Jan 18

BHM5:00 amBirmingham

24h 30m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 30

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 51m

1 stop

BHM10:41 pmBirmingham

$1,544

Japan Airlines

Jan 28

HSV10:29 amHuntsville

43h 01m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 1

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

45h 41m

2 stops

HSV5:41 pmHuntsville

$1,569

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BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 1/18

3:01 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops37h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/26

8:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,085

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Tue 1/19

5:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/29

6:50 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,118

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 1/18

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/28

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,122

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Tue 1/19

6:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/29

6:50 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,123

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sat 1/16

3:01 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops37h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/26

8:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,135

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 1/18

6:23 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/28

10:00 am-8:51 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$1,156

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sun 1/17

3:57 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops33h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/27

5:25 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$1,161

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 1/18

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/29

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,172

BirminghamShanghai

BHM Birmingham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Sat 1/16

6:23 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/28

10:00 am-8:51 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$1,206

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HuntsvilleShanghai

HSV Huntsville - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HSVPVG

Huntsville

Thu 3/25

7:37 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/15

5:20 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop19h 11m

$1,490

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Alabama is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Alabama averaging around $1,002.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Shanghai?
As of November 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Alabama to Shanghai

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,230 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,057	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,696 reviews		Search Delta flights

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