Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Shanghai flights?

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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.

Question 3

How often are flights from Malaysia to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Malaysia to Shanghai are Spring Airlines (RM 309), VietJet Air (RM 370), and AirAsia (RM 411).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Malaysia to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Shanghai (average of RM 1,096). Flying from Malaysia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,442). 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 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Malaysia to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Malaysia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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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.

Question 10

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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 most popular routes from Malaysia to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The most popular flight routes from Malaysia to Shanghai are Kuala Lumpur Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Kuala Lumpur Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong and Penang Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Consider China Eastern, Spring Airlines or AirAsia X when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Malaysia to Shanghai.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to SHA?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Malaysia to Shanghai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Malaysia 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 Malaysia to Shanghai.

Question 16

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia 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 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Malaysia to Shanghai?

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Deals for Malaysia to Shanghai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Shanghai from Malaysia.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Malaysia to Shanghai with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Malaysia 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 Malaysia today and book when prices fit your budget.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 1,128

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	CheapestRM 454	AverageRM 1,205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestRM 506	AverageRM 1,643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Sichuan Airlines	CheapestRM 528	AverageRM 1,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Batik Air	CheapestRM 605	AverageRM 1,370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Spring Airlines	CheapestRM 609	AverageRM 1,162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time45%	Search Spring Airlines flights
AirAsia X	CheapestRM 626	AverageRM 1,138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Juneyao Airlines	CheapestRM 751	AverageRM 1,520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Vietnam Airlines	CheapestRM 752	AverageRM 850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	CheapestRM 754	AverageRM 1,137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 769	AverageRM 1,193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Malaysia to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to SHA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Malaysia to Shanghai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Malaysia to Shanghai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Malaysia to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Malaysia to Shanghai delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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