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Cheap flights from Penang to Shanghai, China from RM 483

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SHA
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Shanghai are usually found in October or June, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Penang to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2026.

Wed 14/1015:30
PEN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1006:00
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3RM 890
Sun 14/619:05
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Sun 21/616:50
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 28/3RM 894
Wed 29/400:05
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop9h 15m
China Southern
Mon 4/508:50
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop9h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 24/3RM 898
Wed 24/600:05
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop12h 55m
China Southern
Mon 29/622:05
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop22h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3RM 898
Fri 1/519:05
PEN
-
SHA
1 stop14h 15m
China Southern
Wed 6/512:50
SHA
-
PEN
1 stop10h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 25/3RM 906
Mon 11/508:10
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/501:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 906
Fri 10/415:30
PEN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Spring Airlines
Tue 14/408:45
PVG
-
PEN
Nonstop5h 45m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 910
Tue 15/915:30
PEN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Spring Airlines
Fri 18/908:50
PVG
-
PEN
Nonstop5h 40m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 914
Thu 2/415:30
PEN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Spring Airlines
Mon 6/408:45
PVG
-
PEN
Nonstop5h 45m
Spring Airlines
Deal found 26/3RM 918
Fri 10/415:30
PEN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/406:00
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 938
Thu 25/615:30
PEN
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/601:35
PVG
-
PEN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 942
Wed 20/511:15
PEN
-
PVG
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/508:45
PVG
-
PEN
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 946

Find flight deals from Penang to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) 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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 898

One-way from

RM 483

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,190
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 29/4-4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • Penang to Shanghai
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8/4
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • Penang to Shanghai
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Price

Cheapest return flight

PenangShanghai

PEN - SHA

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Wed 24/6

00:05-09:20

1 stop9h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 29/6

08:50-18:00

1 stop9h 10m

RM 978

PenangShanghai

PEN - SHA

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Sat 9/5

19:00-20:45

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 13/5

08:10-18:00

1 stop9h 50m

RM 1,090

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Fri 15/5

01:00-17:35

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

11:55-00:05

1 stop12h 10m

RM 1,258

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Wed 8/4

01:00-17:35

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/4

11:55-00:05

1 stop12h 10m

RM 1,274

PenangShanghai

PEN - SHA

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Wed 8/4

19:00-08:50

1 stop13h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

10:10-18:00

1 stop7h 50m

RM 1,310

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Thu 14/5

08:30-13:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

01:50-07:30

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,326
Fastest return journey

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Fri 15/5

00:05-05:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

17:30-23:00

Nonstop5h 30m

RM 1,354

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Wed 13/5

00:05-05:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

17:30-23:00

Nonstop5h 30m

RM 1,362

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Wed 8/4

00:05-05:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/4

17:30-23:00

Nonstop5h 30m

RM 1,362

PenangShanghai

PEN - PVG

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Fri 3/7

01:00-10:40

1 stop9h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

11:55-00:05

1 stop12h 10m

RM 1,394

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Best time to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Penang to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Penang to Shanghai is 44 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 Penang to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 755). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,074). 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 PEN to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Penang 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 28 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Penang to Shanghai as you normally would.

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

How often are flights from Penang to Shanghai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Penang and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% 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 28 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Penang 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
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Penang to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    Located just 14.5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Shanghai from Penang. Booking flights from Penang Intl (PEN) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily outbound flight to Shanghai from 13 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Penang to Shanghai?

    For as low as RM 906, China Southern can have you in Shanghai from Penang in 14h 15m. There are 3619 km between Penang and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at RM 713. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and Spring Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at RM 748 and RM 780, respectively. China Southern is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spring Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 360. Users have also found prices from RM 387 and RM 419 on AirAsia and XiamenAir, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Penang to Shanghai?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Penang to Shanghai is Guangzhou. Xiamen is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Penang to Shanghai.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Penang to Shanghai flights?

    Flights departing from Penang and landing in Shanghai stopover in Singapore least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang 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 Penang to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 755). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,074). 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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China SouthernCheapestRM 713AverageRM 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 748AverageRM 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 780AverageRM 1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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ScootCheapestRM 826AverageRM 1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 836AverageRM 1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 939AverageRM 1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 955AverageRM 1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapestRM 989AverageRM 1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestRM 993AverageRM 1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 993AverageRM 1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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