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RM 386+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China

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SHA — KUL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Shanghai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Shanghai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Shanghai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Cheapest airline

AirAsia X
On average, AirAsia X currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai (avg. price of RM 1,236).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Wed 27/806:00PVG - PEN
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/919:00PEN - PVG
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7RM 845
Fri 29/809:55PVG - PEN
1 stop14h 10mSichuan Airlines
Mon 1/901:00PEN - PVG
1 stop12h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 947
Thu 28/802:25PVG - PEN
1 stop10h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 2/921:30PEN - PVG
1 stop16h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 989
Fri 29/810:10SHA - PEN
1 stop8h 20mXiamenAir
Tue 2/919:40PEN - SHA
1 stop19h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 8/7RM 1,002
Tue 26/806:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 40mAirAsia X
Fri 29/823:10KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 35mAirAsia X
Deal found 9/7RM 1,015
Mon 1/907:20PVG - KUL
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/918:40KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7RM 1,019
Tue 2/915:35SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 6/904:20KUL - SHA
1 stop10h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 1,028
Tue 26/808:35PVG - KUL
1 stop8h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 29/813:10KUL - PVG
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/7RM 1,057
Mon 25/815:25PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 1/918:30KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/7RM 1,066
Thu 28/812:10SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 40mXiamenAir
Tue 2/908:00KUL - SHA
1 stop9h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/7RM 1,070
Sun 24/817:45PVG - KUL
1 stop9h 35mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 31/804:20KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 9/7RM 1,113
Fri 29/818:45PVG - KUL
Nonstop6h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 4/916:05KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/7RM 1,146

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Find flights departing from Shanghai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop9h 40m

Penang Intl

Tue 2/9

19:00-04:45

1 stop9h 45m

RM 845

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/8

09:55-00:05

1 stop14h 10m

Penang Intl

Mon 1/9

01:00-13:50

1 stop12h 50m

RM 947

ShanghaiPenang

PVG - PEN

PVGPEN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/8

02:25-12:45

1 stop10h 20m

Penang Intl

Tue 2/9

21:30-14:15

1 stop16h 45m

RM 989

ShanghaiPenang

SHA - PEN

SHAPEN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/8

10:10-18:30

1 stop8h 20m

Penang Intl

Tue 2/9

19:40-14:45

1 stop19h 05m

RM 1,002

ShanghaiKuala Lumpur

PVG - KUL

PVGKUL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

06:00-11:40

Nonstop5h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/8

23:10-04:45

Nonstop5h 35m

RM 1,015

ShanghaiKuala Lumpur

PVG - KUL

PVGKUL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/9

07:20-16:40

1 stop9h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/9

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,019

ShanghaiKuala Lumpur

SHA - KUL

SHAKUL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/9

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/9

04:20-14:25

1 stop10h 05m

RM 1,028

ShanghaiKuala Lumpur

PVG - KUL

PVGKUL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/8

08:35-16:40

1 stop8h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/8

13:10-16:25

1 stop27h 15m

RM 1,057

ShanghaiKuala Lumpur

PVG - KUL

PVGKUL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

15:25-21:00

Nonstop5h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/9

18:30-00:05

Nonstop5h 35m

RM 1,066

ShanghaiKuala Lumpur

SHA - KUL

SHAKUL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/8

12:10-23:50

1 stop11h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/9

08:00-17:00

1 stop9h 00m

RM 1,070

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai (average of RM 531). Flying from Shanghai in September will prove the most costly (average of RM 815). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Shanghai would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai?

When flying from Shanghai check dates and pricing for the following: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 204
China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 240
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 151
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
From RM 287

Airline reviews for flights from Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Shanghai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Shanghai. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Shanghai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai is July. The most expensive month for flights is September. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Shanghai?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Shanghai:
    Travel from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur from RM 828 round trip

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