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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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 from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
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01:35 - 07:30PVG-KUL
5h 55mdirect
18:50 - 00:20KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 724AirAsia X
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Sun, 22 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
01:35 - 07:30PVG-KUL
5h 55mdirect
23:15 - 04:45KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 733AirAsia X
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Sun, 12 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
01:35 - 07:30PVG-KUL
5h 55mdirect
23:15 - 04:45KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 742AirAsia X
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Tue, 7 Jan - Fri, 10 Jan
01:35 - 07:30PVG-KUL
5h 55mdirect
18:50 - 00:20KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 755AirAsia X
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Sun, 22 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
10:40 - 16:45PVG-KUL
30h 05m1 stop
23:15 - 04:45KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 885
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Mon, 13 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
01:35 - 07:30PVG-KUL
5h 55mdirect
17:45 - 09:35KUL-PVG
15h 50m1 stop
RM 893
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Thu, 19 Dec - Fri, 27 Dec
10:40 - 23:50SHA-KUL
13h 10m1 stop
04:10 - 13:55KUL-SHA
9h 45m1 stop
RM 1,045China Eastern
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Wed, 4 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
10:40 - 23:50SHA-KUL
13h 10m1 stop
04:10 - 13:55KUL-SHA
9h 45m1 stop
RM 1,086China Eastern
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Wed, 4 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
09:20 - 14:40PVG-KUL
5h 20mdirect
20:05 - 01:35KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 1,206Shanghai Airlines
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Mon, 23 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
02:15 - 08:05PVG-KUL
5h 50mdirect
19:35 - 01:05KUL-PVG
5h 30mdirect
RM 1,318Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 12 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec

Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur cost RM 328 and was between Hangzhou and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 798.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Kuala Lumpur back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is May, where tickets cost RM 1,170 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of tickets is RM 1,881 and RM 1,751 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

RM 348
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur was RM 78 for a one-way ticket and RM 162 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

    When flying out of Shanghai you will be using one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Kuala Lumpur Intl or Kuala Lumpur Subang.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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 from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Direct departures

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Tuesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Wednesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Thursday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Friday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Saturday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Sunday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Monday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Tuesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Wednesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Thursday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Friday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Saturday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

Sunday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, +2 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +3 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur? 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.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 299 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreCanmy, Oct 2024KUL - MEL
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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.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

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.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

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.

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.

Cons: "The seats provide very little space which is especially bad when traveling for many hours, the food options were quite bad, this is the only flight that i've been asked to take my headphones off during take off and 30 mins to an hour before landing and it makes no sense, the crew was quite rude and not helpful and overall the quality of the aircraft is quite dated and was left in a bit of disarray."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/12Thu
directAirAsia X
5h 55mPVG-KUL
RM 348
15/12Sun
directAirAsia X
5h 55mPVG-KUL
RM 353
26/11Tue
directAirAsia X
5h 55mPVG-KUL
RM 357
2/12Mon
1 stopShenzhen Airlines
11h 10mPVG-KUL
RM 424
2/12Mon
1 stopShenzhen Airlines
9h 50mSHA-KUL
RM 447
1/12Sun
2 stopsChina Eastern
26h 10mPVG-KUL
RM 460
17/12Tue
1 stopChina Eastern
9h 55mPVG-KUL
RM 465
10/2Mon
directMalaysia Airlines
5h 45mPVG-KUL
RM 634
23/12Mon
directMalaysia Airlines
5h 45mPVG-KUL
RM 782
23/1Thu
directShanghai Airlines
5h 25mPVG-KUL
RM 1,613

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Last minute flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/11Fri
directAirAsia X
5h 55mPVG-KUL
9/1Thu
directAirAsia X
5h 30mKUL-PVG
RM 840
22/11Fri
multi-stop
16h 55mPVG-KUL
9/1Thu
direct
5h 30mKUL-PVG
RM 934
22/11Fri
direct
5h 55mPVG-KUL
8/1Wed
multi-stop
14h 05mKUL-PVG
RM 965
22/11Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
9h 40mSHA-KUL
9/1Thu
multi-stopXiamenAir
8h 35mKUL-SHA
RM 1,045
22/11Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
12h 00mPVG-KUL
8/1Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
14h 35mKUL-PVG
RM 1,054
23/11Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
12h 00mPVG-KUL
23/11Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 55mKUL-PVG
RM 1,121
22/11Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
16h 25mSHA-KUL
24/11Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
18h 35mKUL-SHA
RM 1,121
22/11Fri
multi-stopVietJet Air
10h 40mPVG-KUL
24/11Sun
multi-stopVietJet Air
11h 20mKUL-PVG
RM 1,237
22/11Fri
directMalaysia Airlines
5h 45mPVG-KUL
24/11Sun
directMalaysia Airlines
5h 30mKUL-PVG
RM 2,238
22/11Fri
directMalaysia Airlines
5h 45mPVG-KUL
24/11Sun
directMalaysia Airlines
5h 30mKUL-PVG
RM 2,243

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