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RM 523+ 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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
10 Jan — 17 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 11 December 2025.

Wed 17/1212:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1219:10PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12RM 1,013
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:10PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12RM 1,041
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/109:20PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 1,050
Tue 30/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/122:50SHA - KUL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 1,058
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Fri 9/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 10/12RM 1,062
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Tue 6/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 10/12RM 1,074
Wed 31/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:55SHA - KUL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 1,078
Fri 12/1220:05KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1219:10PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12RM 1,091
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Sat 10/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 9/12RM 1,107
Tue 30/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Tue 6/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 9/12RM 1,111
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/103:20PVG - KUL
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12RM 1,115
Tue 30/1217:50KUL - SHA
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/116:35SHA - KUL
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12RM 1,235

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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 11 December 2025.

Return from

RM 1,008

One-way from

RM 523

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,358
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 17/1-23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/1

14:40-22:50

1 stop8h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

07:10-01:30

1 stop18h 20m

RM 1,029

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

16:40-12:50

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

14:05-15:40

1 stop25h 35m

RM 1,029

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/1

01:30-10:10

1 stop8h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

15:50-00:15

1 stop8h 25m

RM 1,058

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

16:40-12:50

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

22:30-16:50

1 stop18h 20m

RM 1,070

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/5

16:40-21:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

15:35-02:30

1 stop10h 55m

RM 1,074

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/5

02:20-13:20

1 stop11h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

09:55-00:30

1 stop14h 35m

RM 1,083

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 31/5

16:05-22:00

Nonstop5h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

00:10-05:40

Nonstop5h 30m

RM 1,091

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 1,107

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,107

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/1

01:15-12:15

1 stop11h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 23/1

14:50-00:15

1 stop9h 25m

RM 1,124

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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 6 December 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 708
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 899
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 980

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 11 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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Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

No seat back entertainment. No blanket. Spoon doesn't scoop rice. Forkcabtspear meat
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

No seat back entertainment. No blanket. Spoon doesn't scoop rice. Forkcabtspear meat
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
282 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

No seat back entertainment. No blanket. Spoon doesn't scoop rice. Forkcabtspear meat
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

No seat back entertainment. No blanket. Spoon doesn't scoop rice. Forkcabtspear meat
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

No seat back entertainment. No blanket. Spoon doesn't scoop rice. Forkcabtspear meat

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 781, 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 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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