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RM 499+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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— SHA
14 12월 — 21 12월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 11월 2025.

목 4/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
월 8/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 945
목 27/1120:30KUL - SHA
1 stop13h 55mShenzhen Airlines
수 3/1220:40SHA - KUL
1 stop15h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/11RM 945
금 28/1112:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
월 1/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11RM 949
목 4/1213:25KUL - SHA
1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines
수 10/1217:40SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 949
목 4/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
수 10/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/11RM 953
월 17/1115:45KUL - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
토 29/1118:50SHA - KUL
1 stop19h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11RM 953
목 4/1217:55KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mSpring Airlines
목 11/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mSpring Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 957
화 9/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
목 11/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/11RM 962
월 1/1220:30KUL - PVG
1 stop14h 30mShenzhen Airlines
토 6/1216:10PVG - KUL
1 stop11h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 966
목 11/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mHainan Airlines
월 15/1209:00SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/11RM 970
목 4/1219:50KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
화 9/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 974
수 3/1208:00KUL - SHA
1 stop8h 35mXiamenAir
화 9/1210:10SHA - KUL
1 stop13h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11RM 974

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 14 11월 2025.

Return from

RM 945

One-way from

RM 499

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,081
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 13/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 3/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

화 13/1

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

일 25/1

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 945

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

화 6/1

20:00-14:15

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

일 18/1

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 949

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

목 4/12

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

수 10/12

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 962

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

일 11/1

20:30-10:25

1 stop13h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

목 15/1

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 962

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

화 2/12

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

일 7/12

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 966

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

금 5/12

15:45-12:00

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

수 10/12

20:35-16:45

1 stop20h 10m

RM 982

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

금 28/11

14:40-08:50

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

일 30/11

14:10-23:50

1 stop9h 40m

RM 982

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

월 12/1

02:30-12:40

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

토 17/1

07:10-23:50

1 stop16h 40m

RM 982

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

수 31/12

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

토 10/1

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 995

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

화 9/12

20:30-12:25

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

금 12/12

22:05-12:25

1 stop14h 20m

RM 1,007

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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 2 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 976
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 706
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 902
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 982

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are China Southern, Philippine Airlines 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 14 11월 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
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
938 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
177 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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 783, however they can be found for as little as RM 754.

  • 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. 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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