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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 05:43
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 05:23.

The flight takes about 5h 28m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 5h 28m, covering 6,089 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.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai range from RM 1,071 to RM 1,526, with an average of RM 1,222 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,071 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the RM 1,222 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 891 return via Hanoi Noibai (HAN), compared with RM 1,232 for direct.

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

• Juneyao Airlines: 91% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 88% on time
• China Eastern: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 120–RM 406 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 27%, Morning flights for 19%, and Afternoon flights for 18%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 526, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,191 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,268, a difference of RM 77.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Shanghai Airlines
• Malaysia Airlines
• Spring Airlines
• Juneyao Airlines
• AirAsia X
• Batik Air

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 10m, compared to 9h 07m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 9h 27m via Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Grand Stage. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai flights:

• Spring Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• AirAsia X: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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