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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai starting at S$ 116

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Shanghai, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Kuala Lumpur below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.
Cheapest Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.

AirAsia X
From S$ 116
VietJet Air
From S$ 165
Batik Air Malaysia
From S$ 173
Air Macau
From S$ 175
Thai Airasia
From S$ 175
Malaysia Airlines
From S$ 177
China Southern Airlines
From S$ 178
Shanghai Airlines
From S$ 179
Xiamen Airlines
From S$ 186
Sichuan Airlines
From S$ 192
ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

There are various non-direct routes from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    AirAsia X
    KUL
    23:05
    5h 40m
    Direct
    PVG
    04:45
    Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Tue, Sep 3AirAsia X
    S$ 116
  • China Southern Airlines
    KUL
    08:55
    13h 15m
    1 transfer
    SHA
    22:10
    Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
    Tue, Oct 1China Southern Airlines
    S$ 156
  • Firefly Airline
    SZB
    16:00
    10h 20m
    1 transfer
    PVG
    02:20
    Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Thu, Oct 17Firefly Airline
    S$ 196
  • Firefly Airline
    SZB
    16:00
    10h 20m
    1 transfer
    PVG
    02:20
    Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Thu, Oct 17Firefly Airline
    S$ 196
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 454.
  • How long is a flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 5 hours 37 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • What time does the earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 07:05 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 12:45.
  • What time does the latest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai depart?

    The latest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 19:55 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 01:35.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA): AirAsia X, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Malaysia Airlines operates 1 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • How many airports in Shanghai?

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Find cheapest flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Cheapest direct flight price

S$ 116

Cheapest return ticket price

S$ 228

Off-season for travel

July

Peak season for travel

January

Flight distance

3,731.25km

Average flight time

5 hours 37 minutes

Popular airline

Eva Air