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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights typically cost between RM 1,070 and RM 1,615 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 967 on AirAsia X (15 Dec-20 Dec). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights typically cost between RM 1,070 and RM 1,615 in December.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 967 on AirAsia X (15 Dec-20 Dec). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai can take about 5h 20m. Spring Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 967. There are 3795 km between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai round-trip from RM 702. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are AirAsia X, from RM 713, and China Southern, from RM 718. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 4

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

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RM 519 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and VietJet Air, with prices starting from RM 519 and RM 528, respectively. Find deals

Question 5

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

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The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 58 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.

Question 6

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (average of RM 255). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 310). 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

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The most flights from MY1 to CN2 are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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On average you can expect to pay RM 2,557 for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is RM 467 while the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at RM 781.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Consider Juneyao Airlines (70%), China Southern (68%) or AirAsia X (68%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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Before booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific or China Southern.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are generally found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

Question 17

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

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To save up to 21% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 57 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai from RM 1,178 1-2 weeks out and tickets from RM 1,182 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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May can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur with a flight ticket averaging about RM 1,154. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as RM 726. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 19

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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When you search for this flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	RM 967
One-way from	RM 519
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	RM 1,351

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Philippine Airlines	CheapestRM 702	AverageRM 851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
AirAsia X	CheapestRM 713	AverageRM 923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
China Southern	CheapestRM 718	AverageRM 992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
VietJet Air	CheapestRM 764	AverageRM 937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search VietJet Air flights
Vietnam Airlines	CheapestRM 776	AverageRM 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 794	AverageRM 1,220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Shenzhen Airlines	CheapestRM 836	AverageRM 1,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
XiamenAir	CheapestRM 843	AverageRM 1,101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Loong Air	CheapestRM 875	AverageRM 1,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Loong Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 923	AverageRM 1,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, China from RM 519

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are usually found in November or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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