RM 530+ 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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
11 Jan — 18 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 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/1219:50KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/121:25PVG - KUL
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12RM 1,031
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/109:20PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 1,047
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Fri 9/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 10/12RM 1,060
Tue 30/1217:55KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/109:15PVG - KUL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12RM 1,064
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Tue 6/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/12RM 1,076
Wed 31/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:55SHA - KUL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 1,076
Tue 30/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/106:55SHA - KUL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12RM 1,080
Sat 13/1207:05KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 19/1213:30PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12RM 1,101
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Sat 10/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 10/12RM 1,105
Wed 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/103:20PVG - KUL
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12RM 1,113
Tue 30/1223:15KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Tue 6/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 10/12RM 1,121
Wed 31/1221:15KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 40mHainan Airlines
Sat 10/109:00SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/12RM 1,125

Find flight deals to Shanghai

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 12 December 2025.

Return from

RM 1,010

One-way from

RM 538

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,355
Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 17/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 79 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Fly from

Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/4

12:30-01:15

1 stop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/4

06:55-23:00

1 stop16h 05m

RM 1,010

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 1,027

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/4

14:30-01:00

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

11:45-17:25

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,035

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 1,068

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/5

02:20-11:20

1 stop9h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

16:50-01:10

1 stop8h 20m

RM 1,076

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/12

17:55-23:15

Nonstop5h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/1

21:25-01:35

1 stop28h 10m

RM 1,097

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 1,105

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/1

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/1

06:00-11:55

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,113

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/12

21:15-22:55

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/1

22:50-01:35

1 stop26h 45m

RM 1,142

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/1

15:40-14:20

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/1

21:50-01:10

1 stop27h 20m

RM 1,170

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 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 12 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maximino,Dec 2025

MNL - SIN

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

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 779, however they can be found for as little as RM 751.

  • 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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