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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, China from RM 385

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — SHA
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are usually found in April or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 2 March 2026.

Wed 15/418:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/411:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3RM 816
Tue 10/317:55
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 35m
Spring Airlines
Fri 20/312:50
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop6h 05m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 820
Tue 21/418:25
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/421:40
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2RM 824
Fri 13/314:00
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/316:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3RM 828
Thu 12/319:50
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/308:50
PVG
-
KUL
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2RM 832
Thu 12/314:45
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 00m
China Southern
Wed 18/306:45
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop9h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2RM 836
Wed 1/423:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Spring Airlines
Sun 5/416:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 2/3RM 840
Fri 23/1018:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Sun 8/1101:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/2RM 843
Thu 5/1120:10
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 10/1115:25
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop27h 45m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 27/2RM 847
Sat 28/323:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Spring Airlines
Sat 4/416:45
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 851
Sat 5/923:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/901:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 855
Mon 27/417:15
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Tue 5/518:50
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop17h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3RM 855

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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 816

One-way from

RM 385

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 1,185
Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 15/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (RM 220 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

04:20-16:25

1 stop12h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 972

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-11:25

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 972

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/3

20:30-14:10

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 983

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

20:30-11:00

1 stop14h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/3

18:25-03:20

1 stop8h 55m

RM 999

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/4

03:30-18:20

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/4

09:05-19:30

1 stop10h 25m

RM 999

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/4

03:30-14:25

1 stop10h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

09:05-19:30

1 stop10h 25m

RM 999

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/3

20:30-10:25

1 stop13h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

12:45-03:20

1 stop14h 35m

RM 1,003

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/3

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/3

14:30-17:45

2 stops27h 15m

RM 1,014

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/3

20:30-19:35

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

16:10-03:20

1 stop11h 10m

RM 1,112

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/3

04:05-21:15

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

20:10-03:05

1 stop30h 55m

RM 1,170

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (average of RM 672). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 843). 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 2 March 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 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 154 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 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, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% 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 2 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
45 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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 5h 35m. AirAsia X provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 875. 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 583. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from RM 617, and China Southern, from RM 648. 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 271 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 339 and RM 364, 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 Guangzhou. Singapore 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 672). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 843). 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 583AverageRM 1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestRM 617AverageRM 1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 648AverageRM 1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 663AverageRM 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 673AverageRM 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapestRM 712AverageRM 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestRM 724AverageRM 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 735AverageRM 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 825AverageRM 1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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