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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

RM 804

One-way from

RM 438

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,371
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/1-9/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Mon 30/1203:10KUL - PVG
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Sun 5/122:15PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 19/12RM 813
Mon 30/1201:30KUL - SHA
1 stop11h 40mChina Southern
Sun 5/110:50SHA - KUL
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12RM 835
Tue 31/1202:40KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12RM 902
Tue 31/1218:50KUL - PVG
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia X
Sat 4/101:35PVG - KUL
Nonstop5h 55mAirAsia X
Deal found 18/12RM 920
Tue 31/1219:50KUL - PVG
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Tue 7/115:25PVG - KUL
1 stop27h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/12RM 925
Tue 31/1204:30KUL - SHA
1 stop9h 45mShenzhen Airlines
Wed 8/120:40SHA - KUL
1 stop30h 50mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/12RM 1,018
Thu 26/1220:30KUL - PVG
1 stop22h 55mShenzhen Airlines
Mon 6/119:15PVG - KUL
1 stop24h 15mShenzhen Airlines
Deal found 18/12RM 1,032
Thu 26/1204:10KUL - SHA
1 stop9h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 31/1213:25SHA - KUL
1 stop13h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12RM 1,143
Wed 25/1217:45KUL - PVG
1 stop15h 50mXiamenAir
Wed 1/110:40PVG - KUL
1 stop30h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 19/12RM 1,184
Wed 25/1217:45KUL - SHA
1 stop18h 35mXiamenAir
Wed 1/120:35SHA - KUL
1 stop20h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 19/12RM 1,184
Tue 24/1201:15KUL - PVG
2 stops32h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 29/1215:45PVG - KUL
2 stops28h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12RM 1,219
Fri 27/1204:30KUL - SHA
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/122:30SHA - KUL
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12RM 1,251

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 19 December 2024.

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Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/1

01:30-18:30

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/1

11:20-01:40

1 stop14h 20m

RM 804

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/2

18:50-00:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/3

06:00-11:55

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 808

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/1

18:10-10:10

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/1

20:50-12:35

1 stop15h 45m

RM 822

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/1

01:30-18:30

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/1

01:35-07:30

Nonstop5h 55m

RM 835

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 31/12

19:50-14:15

1 stop18h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/1

15:25-18:50

1 stop27h 25m

RM 925

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/1

08:00-16:35

1 stop8h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/1

14:10-13:25

1 stop23h 15m

RM 925

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/1

04:30-14:15

1 stop9h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/1

20:40-03:30

1 stop30h 50m

RM 956

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/1

16:40-21:30

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/1

09:55-15:40

1 stop29h 45m

RM 978

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - SHA

KULSHA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/1

01:30-10:10

1 stop8h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/1

20:10-12:50

1 stop16h 40m

RM 1,005

Kuala LumpurShanghai

KUL - PVG

KULPVG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/1

04:30-17:10

1 stop12h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/2

20:40-19:30

1 stop22h 50m

RM 1,076

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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 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 15 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 30 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 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday 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 Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, AirAsia X and China Eastern 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.
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

7.7
Good
224 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

7.5
Good
839 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

7.5
Good
92 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

  • 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, Malaysia Airlines 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 227, however they can be found for as little as RM 117.

  • 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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