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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, China from RM 588

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — SHA
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are usually found in January or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 28 June 2026.

Fri 26/617:45
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
XiamenAir
Tue 30/618:10
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop20h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 25/6RM 1,226
Thu 25/620:15
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
Shanghai Airlines
Mon 29/618:55
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop6h 00m
Shanghai Airlines
Deal found 24/6RM 1,230
Thu 25/608:00
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop9h 00m
XiamenAir
Mon 29/616:10
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop7h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 24/6RM 1,230
Tue 18/823:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/801:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6RM 1,234
Sun 23/819:45
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop15h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 30/821:20
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop14h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 23/6RM 1,238
Sat 22/803:05
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop12h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 30/815:35
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop10h 30m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 23/6RM 1,238
Wed 15/718:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/716:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6RM 1,242
Sun 23/803:05
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop12h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Wed 26/815:35
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop20h 15m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 26/6RM 1,242
Sun 5/723:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/702:20
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6RM 1,246
Sun 9/812:30
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 45m
VietJet Air
Thu 20/802:20
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop9h 10m
VietJet Air
Deal found 28/6RM 1,250
Fri 10/704:05
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop29h 35m
Shandong Airlines
Fri 7/810:45
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop16h 20m
Shandong Airlines
Deal found 27/6RM 1,250
Fri 21/820:00
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/911:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6RM 1,254

Find 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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,230

One-way from

RM 588

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 1,352
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 12/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 646 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/9

19:25-12:40

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

15:50-19:00

1 stop27h 10m

RM 1,275

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/9

20:00-14:25

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

15:50-19:00

1 stop27h 10m

RM 1,369

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 18/8

03:05-14:25

1 stop11h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/8

16:35-02:05

1 stop9h 30m

RM 1,442

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/9

07:25-20:30

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

11:30-14:40

2 stops27h 10m

RM 1,536

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/9

07:25-20:30

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

00:10-06:05

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 1,548

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/8

03:00-21:25

2 stops18h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/8

17:30-03:05

1 stop9h 35m

RM 1,589

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/8

04:30-14:55

1 stop10h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/8

09:45-02:00

2 stops16h 15m

RM 1,667

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 26/10

15:45-21:05

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/11

21:15-01:05

1 stop27h 50m

RM 1,830

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/11

15:45-21:05

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

21:15-01:05

1 stop27h 50m

RM 1,842

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 27/10

04:20-14:10

1 stop9h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 30/10

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 2,002

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (average of RM 1,062). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,973). 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 28 June 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 25% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 89 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 28 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern,Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia X 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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

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
226 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

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
312 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

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
47 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai can take about 11h 20m. Vietnam Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,442. There are 3772 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 530. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from RM 537, and VietJet Air, from RM 565. These flights start at 58% 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 308 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spring Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on VietJet Air and AirAsia X, with prices starting from RM 371 and RM 416, 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 Shenzhen. Manila 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 Guangzhou.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (average of RM 1,062). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,973). 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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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 530AverageRM 1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 537AverageRM 1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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VietJet AirCheapestRM 565AverageRM 1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 607AverageRM 1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestRM 648AverageRM 1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 659AverageRM 1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapestRM 732AverageRM 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestRM 745AverageRM 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapestRM 753AverageRM 1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapestRM 776AverageRM 1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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