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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, China from RM 482

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — SHA
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are usually found in May or November, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 992

One-way from

RM 482

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,081
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 23/5-29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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14/1
  • 14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 286 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Sat 23/512:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/506:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 992
Mon 15/603:30KUL - PVG
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/615:40PVG - KUL
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 996
Wed 28/118:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Wed 4/206:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 6/1RM 1,008
Wed 7/107:05KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/110:45PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1RM 1,012
Thu 22/102:30KUL - SHA
1 stop10h 10mXiamenAir
Fri 30/107:10SHA - KUL
1 stop16h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/1RM 1,012
Sun 1/218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/221:10PVG - KUL
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 1,016
Tue 28/401:30KUL - SHA
1 stop8h 55mChina Southern
Mon 4/512:40SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1RM 1,016
Wed 21/117:55KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1RM 1,020
Sun 5/413:25KUL - SHA
1 stop8h 55mChina Southern
Thu 9/415:50SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1RM 1,020
Thu 22/118:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/116:45PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 1,024
Wed 7/108:00KUL - SHA
1 stop8h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 11/120:35SHA - KUL
1 stop20h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/1RM 1,024
Mon 2/323:40KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mSpring Airlines
Mon 9/316:45PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mSpring Airlines
Deal found 5/1RM 1,028

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Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

15:25-19:10

1 stop27h 45m

RM 1,057

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

03:20-12:25

1 stop9h 05m

RM 1,085

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/1

04:20-14:10

1 stop9h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 1,093

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

20:30-16:25

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

13:20-01:30

1 stop12h 10m

RM 1,093

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/3

17:20-02:20

1 stop9h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,105

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 21/4

00:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

17:45-23:25

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,146

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/4

00:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

17:45-23:25

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,146

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/4

00:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

17:45-23:25

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,146

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/2

08:05-19:20

1 stop11h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/2

15:50-00:15

1 stop8h 25m

RM 1,170

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/2

14:40-10:40

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/2

21:45-13:25

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,170

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (average of RM 700). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 878). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia X have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
186 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MNL - KUL

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai can take about 5h 35m. Vietnam Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,146. There are 3795 km between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai round-trip from RM 607. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spring Airlines, from RM 691, and China Southern, from RM 692. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai one-way?

    RM 353 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from VietJet Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and Spring Airlines, with prices starting from RM 381 and RM 392, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

    Most of the time, Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights that have stopovers will stop in Manila. Shenzhen sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights?

    Of the flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Singapore. Guangzhou sees the next fewest stopovers on Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (average of RM 700). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 878). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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VietJet AirCheapestRM 607AverageRM 1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapestRM 689AverageRM 1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 692AverageRM 1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 704AverageRM 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestRM 741AverageRM 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapestRM 743AverageRM 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapestRM 769AverageRM 1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 785AverageRM 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 884AverageRM 1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 887AverageRM 1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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