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RM 502+ Cheap flights 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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 18 September 2025.

Return from

RM 946

One-way from

RM 502

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,340
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 8/12-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 29/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 413 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Mon 8/1220:10KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 05mVietnam Airlines
Mon 15/1215:25PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 17/9RM 946
Mon 15/1223:15KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Thu 18/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/9RM 950
Fri 21/1104:20KUL - SHA
1 stop9h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 29/1117:40SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 950
Thu 20/1118:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Tue 25/1101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/9RM 955
Wed 29/1004:20KUL - SHA
1 stop9h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 2/1117:40SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 17/9RM 955
Wed 22/1019:25KUL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1006:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9RM 959
Tue 21/1004:20KUL - SHA
1 stop10h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 30/1017:40SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/9RM 959
Fri 31/1018:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Mon 3/1101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 16/9RM 963
Fri 31/1002:30KUL - SHA
1 stop10h 10mXiamenAir
Sat 8/1110:10SHA - KUL
1 stop13h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/9RM 963
Wed 29/1018:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Mon 3/1101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 17/9RM 967
Thu 25/904:20KUL - SHA
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1012:10SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9RM 967
Fri 24/1020:30KUL - PVG
1 stop13h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Fri 31/1012:25PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 15/9RM 971

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/11

04:20-14:10

1 stop9h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/11

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 955

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/11

04:20-14:10

1 stop9h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/11

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 955

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/12

20:30-14:10

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/12

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 955

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/12

20:30-10:25

1 stop13h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 955

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 21/10

04:20-14:25

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 959

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 21/10

04:20-14:25

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 959

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/11

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 967

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/9

04:20-15:25

1 stop11h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/10

12:10-23:50

1 stop11h 40m

RM 967

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/11

20:30-14:10

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/11

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 992

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/10

23:10-04:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/10

06:00-11:55

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,005

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 86 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai takes 5 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are AirAsia X, China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 237
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 169
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 219
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 238

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are Philippine Airlines, China Southern and AirAsia X.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 18 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around RM 146, however they can be found for as little as RM 133.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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