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RM 483+ 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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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 8 January 2026.

Return from

RM 994

One-way from

RM 483

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,083
20/1-25/1
  • 20/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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China Eastern
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  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 9/419:25KUL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/421:40PVG - KUL
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1RM 990
Tue 20/104:20KUL - PVG
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/122:05PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 994
Fri 10/420:00KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Thu 16/415:10PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 8/1RM 998
Sun 11/116:00KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/102:15PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 1,006
Sat 24/118:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/116:05PVG - KUL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 1,010
Wed 11/304:20KUL - PVG
1 stop10h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Tue 17/318:25PVG - KUL
1 stop8h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 1,014
Wed 21/120:30KUL - SHA
1 stop17h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 24/111:40SHA - KUL
1 stop15h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 1,014
Tue 27/102:55KUL - PVG
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/210:45PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 1,018
Tue 31/301:30KUL - SHA
1 stop8h 55mChina Southern
Tue 14/419:50SHA - KUL
1 stop18h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1RM 1,018
Sun 11/121:15KUL - PVG
1 stop13h 15mHainan Airlines
Tue 20/111:35PVG - KUL
1 stop8h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 7/1RM 1,022
Thu 22/118:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/116:45PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 1,027
Wed 7/108:00KUL - SHA
1 stop8h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 11/120:35SHA - KUL
1 stop20h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/1RM 1,027

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 21/1

20:30-14:10

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

11:40-03:20

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,014

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 30/1

23:15-04:45

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/2

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,022

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/1

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 1,059

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/3

13:25-22:10

1 stop8h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/3

22:20-03:05

1 stop28h 45m

RM 1,091

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/1

04:20-14:10

1 stop9h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 1,091

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/4

01:30-11:25

1 stop9h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

18:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

RM 1,100

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

16:40-21:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

15:35-19:30

1 stop27h 55m

RM 1,100

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

04:05-09:40

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/4

10:45-03:05

1 stop16h 20m

RM 1,108

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/2

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,116

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/2

00:20-15:25

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/2

10:45-23:45

1 stop13h 00m

RM 1,120

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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 Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From RM 957
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
From RM 706
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 886
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From RM 986

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 8 January 2026.
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
949 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MNL - KUL

No entertainment for the price of the flight it's disappointing.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MNL - KUL

No entertainment for the price of the flight it's disappointing.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MNL - KUL

No entertainment for the price of the flight it's disappointing.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
187 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MNL - KUL

No entertainment for the price of the flight it's disappointing.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MNL - KUL

No entertainment for the price of the flight it's disappointing.

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 769, however they can be found for as little as RM 742.

  • 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 20 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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