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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, China from RM 387

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — SHA
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Mon 13/418:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Wed 22/406:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/2RM 832
Wed 8/423:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/406:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2RM 840
Sat 11/418:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Tue 21/406:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 18/2RM 844
Mon 16/314:40
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop8h 10m
XiamenAir
Thu 19/321:45
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 17/2RM 844
Sat 11/412:30
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/406:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2RM 848
Wed 11/302:30
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop12h 05m
XiamenAir
Fri 20/320:10
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop16h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/2RM 848
Tue 3/320:00
KUL
-
PVG
1 stop18h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 6/315:25
PVG
-
KUL
1 stop27h 35m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/2RM 852
Fri 3/416:00
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop17h 50m
XiamenAir
Fri 10/414:10
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop9h 40m
XiamenAir
Deal found 16/2RM 852
Fri 13/317:55
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 35m
Spring Airlines
Mon 16/311:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 18/2RM 856
Sat 24/1023:35
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1006:00
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2RM 860
Sat 4/417:45
KUL
-
SHA
1 stop16h 45m
XiamenAir
Sat 11/410:10
SHA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 20m
XiamenAir
Deal found 18/2RM 860
Wed 1/418:40
KUL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Sat 4/401:35
PVG
-
KUL
Nonstop5h 40m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/2RM 863

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 832

One-way from

RM 387

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 1,129
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 13/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (RM 227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

02:30-14:35

1 stop12h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

20:10-12:50

1 stop16h 40m

RM 848

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/3

14:40-22:50

1 stop8h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

14:10-13:25

1 stop23h 15m

RM 848

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

20:10-14:15

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

15:25-19:00

1 stop27h 35m

RM 852

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

20:00-14:15

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

15:25-19:00

1 stop27h 35m

RM 852

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/4

19:25-12:40

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

15:50-19:00

1 stop27h 10m

RM 852

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

20:10-14:15

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

15:25-19:00

1 stop27h 35m

RM 852

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/3

01:15-10:10

1 stop8h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/3

15:50-01:10

1 stop9h 20m

RM 867

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

02:30-10:40

1 stop8h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

12:10-01:30

1 stop13h 20m

RM 871

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/4

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

06:00-11:40

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 883

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/3

02:30-12:40

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

21:45-13:25

1 stop15h 40m

RM 887

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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 676). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 844). 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 20 February 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 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 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 11% 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 20 February 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

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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

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 8h 55m. XiamenAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 867. 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 586. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from RM 654, and Spring Airlines, from RM 666. 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 272 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 341 and RM 366, 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 676). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 844). 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 586AverageRM 1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapestRM 654AverageRM 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 666AverageRM 1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 676AverageRM 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapestRM 715AverageRM 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestRM 729AverageRM 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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ScootCheapestRM 734AverageRM 1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 739AverageRM 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 830AverageRM 1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 836AverageRM 1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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