Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai from AU$ 104

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 104 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to PVG on Thu, Jan 15), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 236 departing on Mon, Mar 9 and returning on Sat, Mar 14.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Malaysia Airlines AirAsia X Berhad Shanghai Airlines Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 5 hours 26 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 70 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Malaysia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH386 (20:01) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8642 (16:25) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8592 (07:43)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 15, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 104.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia X.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai on January 15, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 91.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (KUL-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.