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RM 439+ 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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 13 June 2025.

Return from

RM 849

One-way from

RM 439

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,089
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 31/7-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 18/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 31/716:15KUL - PVG
1 stop22h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 6/816:00PVG - KUL
1 stop23h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/6RM 849
Thu 25/919:25KUL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1006:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 853
Fri 11/714:40KUL - SHA
1 stop18h 10mXiamenAir
Fri 18/712:10SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/6RM 878
Tue 19/823:10KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 35mAirAsia X
Mon 25/801:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/6RM 895
Thu 26/621:05KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 15mHainan Airlines
Wed 3/920:15PVG - KUL
1 stop23h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/6RM 908
Sun 31/820:30KUL - PVG
1 stop13h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Thu 4/911:25PVG - KUL
1 stop15h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 912
Tue 2/916:40KUL - SHA
1 stop20h 25mAir Macau
Mon 8/914:05SHA - KUL
1 stop25h 25mAir Macau
Deal found 11/6RM 916
Thu 3/720:30KUL - SHA
1 stop14h 05mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 7/709:05SHA - KUL
1 stop18h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/6RM 925
Sun 27/721:05KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 50mHainan Airlines
Sun 3/808:30SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 929
Tue 9/916:40KUL - SHA
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/920:50SHA - KUL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6RM 942
Wed 25/603:10KUL - PVG
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Mon 30/621:55PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6RM 1,034
Sun 21/912:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mVietJet Air
Wed 24/902:00PVG - KUL
1 stop10h 35mVietJet Air
Deal found 12/6RM 1,077

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 31/7

16:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/8

16:00-15:25

1 stop23h 25m

RM 849

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/9

19:25-12:40

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/10

06:00-11:40

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 853

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/7

14:40-08:50

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/7

12:10-23:50

1 stop11h 40m

RM 878

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 19/8

23:10-04:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

01:35-07:15

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 895

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/6

21:05-15:20

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/9

20:15-19:55

1 stop23h 40m

RM 908

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 31/8

20:30-10:20

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

11:25-03:20

1 stop15h 55m

RM 912

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/9

16:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/9

14:05-15:30

1 stop25h 25m

RM 916

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/7

20:30-10:35

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/7

09:05-03:20

1 stop18h 15m

RM 925

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 27/7

21:05-22:55

1 stop25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

08:30-19:55

1 stop11h 25m

RM 929

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/9

16:40-21:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/9

20:50-03:20

1 stop30h 30m

RM 942

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 50 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai takes 5 hours 25 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 8 June 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.

AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 169
China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 240
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 219
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 239

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are Philippine Airlines, AirAsia X and China Southern.

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Vietnam Airlines
7.5
Good
194 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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, AirAsia 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 146, however they can be found for as little as RM 133.

  • 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 40 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 - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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