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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, China from RM 466

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — SHA
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are usually found in November or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 936

One-way from

RM 466

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,284
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 10/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 58 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 9 July 2025.

Thu 4/918:40KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/907:20PVG - KUL
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 936
Thu 21/821:05KUL - SHA
1 stop25h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 28/808:30SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 941
Wed 10/1219:50KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 14/1215:25PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 945
Sat 19/702:15KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 4/110:50PVG - KUL
1 stop12h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 949
Thu 21/818:40KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 40mAirAsia X
Wed 27/806:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 8/7RM 966
Wed 20/804:20KUL - SHA
1 stop15h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 25/815:35SHA - KUL
1 stop11h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 983
Thu 18/916:40KUL - SHA
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/922:30SHA - KUL
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 1,025
Thu 17/704:20KUL - PVG
1 stop15h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 21/713:05PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 1,034
Fri 3/1013:35KUL - PVG
1 stop11h 25mVietJet Air
Thu 23/1002:00PVG - KUL
1 stop10h 35mVietJet Air
Deal found 7/7RM 1,042
Thu 11/918:10KUL - SHA
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Thu 18/921:50SHA - KUL
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 8/7RM 1,097
Wed 5/1101:30KUL - PVG
1 stop30h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 13/1123:05PVG - KUL
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/7RM 1,123
Tue 5/802:00KUL - SHA
1 stop15h 00mXiamenAir
Sun 10/821:05SHA - KUL
1 stop18h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/7RM 1,165

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Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/9

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/9

07:20-20:45

1 stop13h 25m

RM 936

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/8

21:05-22:55

1 stop25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/8

08:30-19:55

1 stop11h 25m

RM 941

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/12

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/12

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 945

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 19/7

02:15-14:30

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/1

10:50-23:45

1 stop12h 55m

RM 949

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/8

18:40-00:20

Nonstop5h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/8

06:00-11:40

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 966

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/8

21:05-19:10

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

16:25-19:55

1 stop27h 30m

RM 974

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 20/8

04:20-19:35

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/8

15:35-03:20

1 stop11h 45m

RM 983

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/9

16:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

22:30-12:05

1 stop13h 35m

RM 1,025

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/10

13:35-01:00

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

02:00-12:35

1 stop10h 35m

RM 1,042

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/9

18:10-10:20

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/9

21:50-12:25

1 stop14h 35m

RM 1,097

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 50 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.

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 252). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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 9 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

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.

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

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 9 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andVietnam Airlines 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
101 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Vietnam Airlines
7.5
Good
195 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
888 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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  • 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 936. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hainan Airlines, from RM 941, and AirAsia X, from RM 949. These flights start at 21% 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 466 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Vietnam Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and VietJet Air, with prices starting from RM 475 and RM 534, 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. Guangzhou 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. Shenzhen 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.

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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.

  • 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 252). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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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Philippine AirlinesCheapestRM 696AverageRM 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 714AverageRM 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 728AverageRM 1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapestRM 779AverageRM 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapestRM 796AverageRM 1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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VietJet AirCheapestRM 797AverageRM 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 827AverageRM 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 841AverageRM 1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Loong AirCheapestRM 871AverageRM 1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 926AverageRM 1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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