RM 346 Find Cheap Flights to Shanghai

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Cheap Flight Deals to Shanghai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Shanghai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai.
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03:10 - 15:05KUL-PVG
11h 55m1 stop
06:55 - 15:40PVG-KUL
8h 45m1 stop
RM 719China Southern
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Thu, 1 May - Tue, 6 May
14:45 - 13:20KUL-SHA
22h 35m1 stop
21:50 - 12:25SHA-KUL
14h 35m1 stop
RM 745China Southern
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Mon, 7 Apr - Tue, 15 Apr
18:40 - 00:20KUL-PVG
5h 40mdirect
01:35 - 07:15PVG-KUL
5h 40mdirect
RM 772AirAsia X
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Fri, 9 May - Tue, 13 May
23:10 - 04:45KUL-PVG
5h 35mdirect
01:35 - 07:15PVG-KUL
5h 40mdirect
RM 776AirAsia X
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Mon, 23 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
20:05 - 01:35KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
10:30 - 03:15PVG-KUL
16h 45m1 stop
RM 1,109China Eastern
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Thu, 10 Apr - Wed, 16 Apr
01:55 - 23:40KUL-PVG
21h 45m2 stops
00:10 - 05:40PVG-KUL
5h 30mdirect
RM 1,175China Eastern
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Thu, 10 Apr - Wed, 16 Apr
08:30 - 13:55PEN-PVG
5h 25mdirect
01:50 - 07:30PVG-PEN
5h 40mdirect
RM 1,229Shanghai Airlines
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Fri, 4 Apr - Sat, 12 Apr
20:05 - 01:35KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
09:25 - 14:50PVG-KUL
5h 25mdirect
RM 1,246Shanghai Airlines
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Tue, 8 Apr - Tue, 15 Apr
15:50 - 01:20PEN-PVG
9h 30m1 stop
15:25 - 00:35PVG-PEN
9h 10m1 stop
RM 1,441Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
05:50 - 14:15PEN-PVG
8h 25m1 stop
15:25 - 00:35PVG-PEN
9h 10m1 stop
RM 1,557Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 16 Apr - Tue, 22 Apr

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Shanghai

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Kota Kinabalu, at RM 3,184 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 718 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Shanghai costs RM 999 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 348 and departed from Kota Kinabalu. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai which costs RM 1,381 on average, and Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, which costs RM 1,207 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 1,289. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are RM 1,391 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost RM 252 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 317.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 997 return, from Kota Kinabalu RM 1,066 return, from Penang RM 1,147 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Nantong Airport (NTG), with an average flight price of RM 323.

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RM 346
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Kota Kinabalu, at RM 3,184 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 718 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    There are 2 airports in Shanghai. The closest airport to Shanghai’s city centre is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (15 km). Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs RM 999. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 348 and departed from Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 101 direct flights from within Malaysia to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

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Prefer to fly direct to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Malaysia to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +78 more

9 Air, ANA, +79 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Malaysia

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +78 more

9 Air, ANA, +79 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aegean Airlines, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
China SouthernOverall score based on 91 reviews
7.3Food
7.8Comfort
7.9Boarding
8.2Crew
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025LGW - CGO
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China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

bring your own movies. Download your own entertainment and games before flying

I was given a middle row seat and the plane was a small 737-800. Much too cramped for a full flight of over 5.5hours.

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

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