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RM 510+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

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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 December 2025.

Sun 7/1212:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1222:00PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 995
Mon 8/1220:10KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1206:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12RM 1,011
Thu 4/1219:50KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1222:00PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 1,024
Mon 8/1220:10KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:10PVG - KUL
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12RM 1,040
Tue 9/1218:45KUL - PVG
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12RM 1,057
Tue 30/1221:15KUL - PVG
1 stop13h 15mHainan Airlines
Mon 5/111:35PVG - KUL
1 stop8h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 1,061
Wed 10/1212:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:10PVG - KUL
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12RM 1,065
Sun 7/1215:45KUL - SHA
1 stop20h 15mXiamenAir
Wed 10/1221:45SHA - KUL
1 stop15h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/12RM 1,069
Wed 31/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mHainan Airlines
Mon 5/109:00SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/12RM 1,077
Wed 10/1212:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12RM 1,081
Mon 8/1215:45KUL - SHA
1 stop20h 15mXiamenAir
Tue 16/1212:10SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/12RM 1,090
Mon 8/1215:45KUL - SHA
1 stop20h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 13/1216:10SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/12RM 1,110

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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 5 December 2025.

Return from

RM 999

One-way from

RM 510

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,275
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 26/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 11/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 18/1

20:10-14:15

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

15:25-19:10

1 stop27h 45m

RM 1,061

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/1

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/1

15:25-19:00

1 stop27h 35m

RM 1,061

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/1

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,102

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/1

11:45-09:50

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

16:55-10:45

1 stop17h 50m

RM 1,106

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/1

23:15-04:45

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

03:20-14:15

1 stop10h 55m

RM 1,110

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/1

02:25-09:50

1 stop31h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

10:50-01:25

1 stop14h 35m

RM 1,114

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 18/1

20:30-16:25

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 1,135

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

21:15-22:55

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

09:00-20:10

1 stop11h 10m

RM 1,139

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/1

15:00-02:20

1 stop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/1

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,155

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/2

07:05-12:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

13:30-19:05

Nonstop5h 35m

RM 1,176

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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.

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 29 November 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 971
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 706
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 898
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 978

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines, 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.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MNL - SEA

I like about how they serve meal and snack 😋 I like the food. Excellent for me.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MNL - SEA

I like about how they serve meal and snack 😋 I like the food. Excellent for me.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MNL - SEA

I like about how they serve meal and snack 😋 I like the food. Excellent for me.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MNL - SEA

I like about how they serve meal and snack 😋 I like the food. Excellent for me.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MNL - SEA

I like about how they serve meal and snack 😋 I like the food. Excellent for me.

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 780, however they can be found for as little as RM 752.

  • 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 20 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. Air China 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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