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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

RM 850

One-way from

RM 465

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,240
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/208:55KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/306:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 846
Sun 30/318:00KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Sat 5/411:30PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2RM 850
Sun 30/318:00KUL - SHA
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Sat 5/420:00SHA - KUL
1 stop16h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2RM 850
Fri 28/218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Fri 14/306:00PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 19/2RM 859
Mon 24/211:15KUL - PVG
1 stop22h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 28/210:50PVG - KUL
1 stop14h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 21/2RM 872
Sat 22/220:30KUL - SHA
1 stop13h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Sat 1/317:40SHA - KUL
1 stop9h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 979
Fri 21/217:45KUL - SHA
1 stop18h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 25/218:20SHA - KUL
1 stop19h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/2RM 1,005
Fri 22/819:25KUL - PVG
1 stop17h 15mVietnam Airlines
Sun 7/915:10PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 21/2RM 1,014
Tue 4/320:30KUL - PVG
1 stop15h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Sun 16/316:20PVG - KUL
1 stop11h 10mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 19/2RM 1,054
Sun 6/401:55KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 14/409:25PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2RM 1,094
Fri 14/313:35KUL - PVG
1 stop11h 20mVietJet Air
Sat 15/301:55PVG - KUL
1 stop10h 40mVietJet Air
Deal found 20/2RM 1,125
Wed 12/308:05KUL - SHA
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/309:10SHA - KUL
2 stops10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2RM 1,160

Find flights to Shanghai within your budget

Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/3

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/3

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 846

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/3

18:00-12:55

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/4

11:30-01:40

1 stop14h 10m

RM 850

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/3

18:00-09:20

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/4

20:00-12:25

1 stop16h 25m

RM 850

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/4

19:25-12:40

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/4

01:35-07:00

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 864

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/4

02:15-14:30

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/4

16:00-01:15

1 stop9h 15m

RM 890

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 21/4

13:10-02:20

1 stop13h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 24/4

03:20-18:50

1 stop15h 30m

RM 965

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/3

04:30-14:15

1 stop9h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/3

17:40-03:30

1 stop9h 50m

RM 979

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/3

20:30-11:00

1 stop14h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

16:20-03:30

1 stop11h 10m

RM 1,054

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/4

01:55-07:30

Nonstop5h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/4

09:25-14:50

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 1,094

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/3

14:40-22:40

1 stop8h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/3

21:45-13:25

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,112

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight 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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 63 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai takes 5 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are China Eastern, AirAsia X and Shanghai Airlines.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From RM 236

AirAsia X

AirAsia X

From RM 170

Shanghai Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

From RM 240

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From RM 242

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are Philippine Airlines, AirAsia X and China Southern.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Vietnam Airlines to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around RM 172, however they can be found for as little as RM 163.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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