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Among airlines operating Penang to Shanghai flights:

• Spring Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Penang and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Shanghai Airlines
• Juneyao Airlines

Flights from Penang to Shanghai usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Shanghai Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,173 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,334 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 278–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Penang to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Penang to Shanghai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,269 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,403, a difference of RM 134. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Shanghai route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Penang to Shanghai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Nanjing Road, People's Square, and People's Square Metro Station. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 05:17
• Latest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 13:42.

The flight takes about 5h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of RM 1,319. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Penang to Shanghai takes 5h 12m, covering 5,844 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,126 to RM 10,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Penang to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 603, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Juneyao Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Shanghai Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Penang to Shanghai flights are:

• Juneyao Airlines: 92% on time
• Shanghai Airlines: 85% on time
• Spring Airlines: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 58m, compared to 8h 59m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 11h 01m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Return flights from Penang to Shanghai range from RM 1,103 to RM 1,663, with an average of RM 1,319 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,103 counts as a good deal.