Cheap Flights from SHA to BMI: When to Fly from Shanghai to Bloomington

 

The cheapest times to fly from SHA to BMI are

• February 5th to April 22nd (except the weeks of February 26th, March 12th, March 19th, and March 26th)
• May 7th to July 15th
• September 3rd to September 23rd
• October 8th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SHA to BMI is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $5616 for Friday flights during early to mid December, or as low as $983 for Wednesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Bloomington

Flying from Shanghai (SHA) to Bloomington/Normal, IL (BMI) will usually cost between $1114 to $4113 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $1217. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid December, with an average price of $3461. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $2244 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1792 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SHA to BMI flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SHA to BMI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SHA to BMI flight is more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Shanghai. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to BMI, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into SHA. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $1121 (40%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1706. Return trip prices are from the BMI to SHA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SHA to BMI can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 13 hour 48 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SHA to BMI while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SHA to BMI

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SHA to BMI — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SHA to BMI? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: American, China Southern, Delta, Hainan, JAL, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen, United, Xiamen, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Hongqiao International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 7119 miles or 11457 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SHA to BMI?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SHA to BMI flight is about 13 hour 48 minutes.

How many flights go between Shanghai and Bloomington/Normal, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 17 available flights from SHA to BMI.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.