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RM 451+ 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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
7 May — 14 May1
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 7 April 2026.

Mon 19/1023:05
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Sat 24/1006:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 2/4RM 809
Sat 24/1023:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1006:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 813
Tue 28/418:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/521:55
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4RM 818
Sun 17/523:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/501:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4RM 822
Thu 30/404:45
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 15m
Spring Airlines
Mon 4/521:55
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 50m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 4/4RM 838
Fri 1/504:45
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 05m
Spring Airlines
Tue 5/521:55
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 50m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 3/4RM 842
Sun 7/618:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Tue 16/606:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/4RM 850
Sat 2/504:45
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/506:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4RM 858
Tue 19/518:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Sat 23/501:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 6/4RM 862
Sat 2/504:45
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/506:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4RM 866
Sat 6/602:20
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop10h 00m
China Southern
Wed 10/614:40
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop9h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 4/4RM 874
Fri 19/618:00
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Thu 25/615:40
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop8h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 4/4RM 882

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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 7 April 2026.

Return from

RM 813

One-way from

RM 451

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 1,099
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 15/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/7

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/7

01:35-07:15

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,071

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/5

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

01:35-07:15

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,075

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 23/5

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

06:00-11:40

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,075

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

06:00-11:40

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,075

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/5

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

01:35-07:15

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,075
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 7/9

19:35-01:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

15:25-21:00

Nonstop5h 35m

RM 1,160

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

01:35-07:15

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,168

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

01:30-10:25

1 stop8h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

12:40-00:30

1 stop11h 50m

RM 1,180

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

07:05-12:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

18:55-00:55

Nonstop6h 00m

RM 1,184

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

15:10-03:00

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

01:35-07:15

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,184

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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 15 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 Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 999
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 698
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 879
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 1,007

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 7 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,China Eastern, 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
47 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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, Spring Airlines 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 4,350, however they can be found for as little as RM 501.

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

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