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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Shanghai, China from RM 499

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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — SHA
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.

Thu 4/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 945
Tue 25/1119:05BKI - SHA
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Fri 28/1121:50SHA - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11RM 945
Thu 27/1120:30KUL - SHA
1 stop13h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 3/1220:40SHA - KUL
1 stop15h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 10/11RM 945
Fri 28/1112:30KUL - PVG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11RM 949
Thu 4/1213:25KUL - SHA
1 stop21h 00mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 10/1217:40SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 40mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 949
Fri 12/1219:05BKI - PVG
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Wed 17/1206:55PVG - BKI
1 stop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11RM 953
Thu 4/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Wed 10/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 12/11RM 953
Fri 12/1219:05BKI - SHA
1 stop14h 10mChina Southern
Wed 17/1208:50SHA - BKI
1 stop9h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 13/11RM 953
Mon 17/1115:45KUL - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
Sat 29/1118:50SHA - KUL
1 stop19h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/11RM 953
Thu 4/1217:55KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mSpring Airlines
Thu 11/1211:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mSpring Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 957
Tue 9/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Thu 11/1201:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/11RM 962
Mon 1/1220:30KUL - PVG
1 stop14h 30mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 6/1216:10PVG - KUL
1 stop11h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 966

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 929

One-way from

RM 499

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,081
12/1-16/1
  • 12/1-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Malaysia to Shanghai
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Spring Airlines
  • Spring Airlines
  • 3/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Malaysia to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 420 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malaysia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Johor BahruShanghai

JHB - PVG

JHBPVG

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Mon 12/1

15:10-02:20

1 stop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/1

06:00-18:15

1 stop12h 15m

RM 929

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/1

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 945

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/11

19:05-17:25

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 28/11

21:50-18:00

1 stop20h 10m

RM 945

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/1

20:00-14:15

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/1

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 949

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/12

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/12

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 962

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/1

20:30-10:25

1 stop13h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/1

17:40-03:20

1 stop9h 40m

RM 962

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/12

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/12

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 966

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/12

19:05-13:10

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/12

06:55-18:00

1 stop11h 05m

RM 974

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/12

19:05-10:10

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

08:50-18:00

1 stop9h 10m

RM 974

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/12

15:45-12:00

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

20:35-16:45

1 stop20h 10m

RM 982

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Best time to book a flight from Malaysia to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Malaysia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Shanghai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Shanghai (average of RM 301). Flying from Malaysia to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 776). 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 MY to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Malaysia 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 14 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Malaysia to Shanghai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Malaysia to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 14 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern from Malaysia 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia 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 Malaysia to Shanghai?

    For as low as RM 962, Vietnam Airlines can have you in Shanghai from Malaysia in 5h 30m. The distance between Malaysia and Shanghai is about 3795 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Malaysia to Shanghai are AirAsia X (RM 499), Hainan Airlines (RM 508), and VietJet Air (RM 512).

  • What are the most popular routes from Malaysia to Shanghai?

    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.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Shanghai.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Shanghai (average of RM 301). Flying from Malaysia to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 776). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Malaysia to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Malaysia to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestRM 585AverageRM 1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 607AverageRM 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 697AverageRM 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestRM 697AverageRM 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 704AverageRM 1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 741AverageRM 1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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VietJet AirCheapestRM 747AverageRM 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapestRM 759AverageRM 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapestRM 784AverageRM 1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 819AverageRM 1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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