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RM 527+ 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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
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 26 July 2026.

Mon 17/814:45
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop9h 35m
China Southern
Mon 24/806:55
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop8h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 25/7RM 965
Mon 7/917:15
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 35m
China Southern
Mon 14/913:50
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop10h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7RM 965
Sun 23/800:20
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/801:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7RM 969
Sat 22/815:20
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/801:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 973
Thu 22/1018:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1111:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 977
Mon 27/701:30
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop8h 55m
China Southern
Wed 5/814:40
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop9h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7RM 977
Mon 27/718:25
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Spring Airlines
Fri 31/716:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 50m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 26/7RM 981
Wed 2/917:15
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 35m
China Southern
Mon 7/915:40
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop8h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 25/7RM 981
Mon 27/717:15
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 00m
China Southern
Mon 3/822:05
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7RM 985
Sun 26/701:30
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop11h 55m
China Southern
Mon 3/815:40
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop8h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7RM 985
Mon 19/1018:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1111:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 990
Sun 26/718:00
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Mon 3/815:40
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop8h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 23/7RM 990

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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 26 July 2026.

Return from

RM 965

One-way from

RM 527

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 1,366
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 17/8-23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 28/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/11

18:20-09:15

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/11

21:50-13:40

1 stop15h 50m

RM 1,030

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 28/9

20:00-14:25

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

15:50-19:00

1 stop27h 10m

RM 1,104

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/10

04:05-09:40

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

10:45-03:05

1 stop16h 20m

RM 1,165

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 16/8

07:25-20:30

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/8

17:35-06:00

1 stop12h 25m

RM 1,276

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/9

04:30-16:05

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

11:30-02:00

2 stops14h 30m

RM 1,505

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 31/8

04:30-18:10

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

09:45-02:00

2 stops16h 15m

RM 1,505

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/9

04:30-14:55

1 stop10h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

09:45-02:00

2 stops16h 15m

RM 1,505

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/8

04:30-14:55

1 stop10h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

09:45-02:00

2 stops16h 15m

RM 1,505

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/9

04:30-13:00

1 stop8h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

09:45-02:00

2 stops16h 15m

RM 1,505

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/9

15:40-14:40

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/9

21:50-23:40

1 stop25h 50m

RM 1,685

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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.

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 Spring Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 1,017
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 644
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
From RM 566
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 907

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 61 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.

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 26 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern,Malaysia Airlines, 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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
48 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

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.

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

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