Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Choose from 8 airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, including Spring Airlines, AirAsia X, and Malaysia Airlines. AirAsia X has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 104, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 236.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai is approximately 3,731.25km. It takes around 5 hours 26 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 104
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 236
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,731.25km
Average flight time5 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineSpring Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Average price of one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is Dec, with an average price of AU$ 154. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Aug, with an average price of up to AU$ 257.

AU$ 257
AU$ 206
AU$ 154
AU$ 103
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 220
    Jan
  • AU$ 194
    Feb
  • AU$ 176
    Mar
  • AU$ 173
    Apr
  • AU$ 178
    May
  • AU$ 195
    Jun
  • AU$ 247
    Jul
  • AU$ 257
    Aug
  • AU$ 178
    Sep
  • AU$ 180
    Oct
  • AU$ 171
    Nov
  • AU$ 154
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Average price of return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is Nov, with an average price of AU$ 306. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jan, with an average price of up to AU$ 615.

AU$ 615
AU$ 461
AU$ 306
AU$ 152
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 615
    Jan
  • AU$ 474
    Feb
  • AU$ 351
    Mar
  • AU$ 382
    Apr
  • AU$ 344
    May
  • AU$ 389
    Jun
  • AU$ 525
    Jul
  • AU$ 476
    Aug
  • AU$ 374
    Sep
  • AU$ 347
    Oct
  • AU$ 306
    Nov
  • AU$ 334
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is Fri, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 502
AU$ 465
AU$ 427
AU$ 389
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 472
    Mon
  • AU$ 440
    Tue
  • AU$ 449
    Wed
  • AU$ 429
    Thu
  • AU$ 426
    Fri
  • AU$ 461
    Sat
  • AU$ 502
    Sun

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.
  • 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.
  • It takes about 5 hours 26 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 0h.
  • 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.