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RM 516+ 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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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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 5 August 2026.

Wed 2/918:40 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Tue 8/901:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 2/8RM 905
Tue 1/918:40 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Tue 8/911:45 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 4/8RM 909
Thu 27/818:25 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Fri 28/801:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 31/7RM 913
Tue 1/918:40 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Tue 8/901:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 3/8RM 917
Sun 27/914:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Tue 6/1016:50 -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 4/8RM 917
Wed 2/918:40 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Thu 3/901:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 31/7RM 921
Mon 31/818:40 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Sun 6/901:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 31/7RM 925
Thu 3/918:40 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Mon 7/901:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 1/8RM 929
Thu 3/919:45 -
1 stop18h 05m
Mon 7/901:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 31/7RM 933
Sat 26/914:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Mon 5/1016:50 -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 1/8RM 933
Thu 6/818:25 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Mon 17/801:35 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 3/8RM 937
Fri 4/918:00 -
1 stop15h 20m
Fri 11/921:45 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 4/8RM 937

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, 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 5 August 2026.

Return from

RM 905

One-way from

RM 516

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 1,539
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 2/9-8/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 31/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 158 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/9

21:05-23:05

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

08:30-20:00

1 stop11h 30m

RM 1,085

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 19/8

07:25-20:30

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/8

08:55-02:00

2 stops17h 05m

RM 1,339

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/8

07:25-20:30

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/8

08:55-02:00

2 stops17h 05m

RM 1,363

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/9

07:25-20:30

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

11:30-14:40

2 stops27h 10m

RM 1,380

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 19/8

04:30-15:05

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/8

22:55-14:40

2 stops15h 45m

RM 1,465
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

04:05-13:35

1 stop9h 30m

RM 1,736

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 30/10

04:05-10:25

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

23:05-23:40

1 stop24h 35m

RM 2,018

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/8

04:05-17:00

2 stops12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

17:35-06:00

1 stop12h 25m

RM 2,030

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 30/12

22:00-14:30

2 stops16h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

07:25-18:50

2 stops35h 25m

RM 2,039

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

12:50-21:50

1 stop9h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

15:35-02:05

1 stop10h 30m

RM 2,305

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 1,051
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 641
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From RM 578
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 1,052

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are China Southern, VietJet Air and Spring Airlines.

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 42 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.

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 5 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern,Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia X 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 Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
48 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

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.

  • 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 30 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 is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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