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Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai from RM 463

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai (KUL-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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02:10 - 14:30KUL-PVG
12h 20m1 stop
16:00 - 10:15PVG-KUL
18h 15m1 stop
RM 769Philippine Airlines
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Fri, 21 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun
11:10 - 14:30KUL-PVG
27h 20m1 stop
16:00 - 10:15PVG-KUL
18h 15m1 stop
RM 774Philippine Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Thu, 16 May
23:05 - 04:45KUL-PVG
5h 40mdirect
06:00 - 11:25PVG-KUL
5h 25mdirect
RM 836AirAsia X
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Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
23:05 - 04:45KUL-PVG
5h 40mdirect
01:35 - 07:00PVG-KUL
5h 25mdirect
RM 922AirAsia X
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Thu, 19 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
20:45 - 10:10KUL-PVG
13h 25m1 stop
01:35 - 07:00PVG-KUL
5h 25mdirect
RM 1,012
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Wed, 22 May - Tue, 28 May
18:00 - 09:25KUL-SHA
15h 25m1 stop
21:50 - 12:25SHA-KUL
14h 35m1 stop
RM 1,060China Southern
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Mon, 13 May - Thu, 16 May
13:35 - 00:55KUL-PVG
11h 20m1 stop
01:35 - 07:00PVG-KUL
5h 25mdirect
RM 1,060
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Mon, 13 May - Wed, 15 May
02:20 - 10:25KUL-SHA
8h 05m1 stop
15:50 - 01:10SHA-KUL
9h 20m1 stop
RM 1,079China Southern
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
01:55 - 07:30KUL-PVG
5h 35mdirect
00:10 - 05:40PVG-KUL
5h 30mdirect
RM 1,141China Eastern
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Tue, 21 May - Sat, 25 May
01:55 - 07:30KUL-PVG
5h 35mdirect
22:20 - 03:00PVG-KUL
28h 40m1 stop
RM 1,222China Eastern
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Sun, 26 May - Fri, 31 May

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai cost RM 492 and was between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Hangzhou. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 1,005.

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

The average price of all flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuala Lumpur, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai, 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai is October, where tickets cost RM 1,394 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of tickets is RM 2,407 and RM 2,168 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai, 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, AirAsia X offered the best one-way deal for that route, at RM 463. KAYAK users also found Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai return flights on Philippine Airlines from RM 769 and on AirAsia X from RM 836.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

The airlines most regularly connecting Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are Shanghai Airlines (4 flights per day), AirAsia X (2 flights per day), and China Eastern (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai. They are: AirAsia X, China Eastern, Loong Air, Malaysia Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with AirAsia X at RM 931 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Loong Air.

How many flights are there between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Shanghai per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 5h 39m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Each week, there are 63 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Shanghai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 5h 35m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

RM 463
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Shanghai was RM 97 for a one-way ticket and RM 161 for a return.

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

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Kuala Lumpur Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

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

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

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

    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 Shanghai with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

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

    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 Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai?

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

Direct departures

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai

Monday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

AirAsia X, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

AirAsia X, China Eastern, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/9Mon
directAirAsia X
5h 40mKUL-PVG
RM 463
14/5Tue
directAirAsia X
5h 40mKUL-PVG
RM 473
4/7Thu
directAirAsia X
5h 40mKUL-PVG
RM 477
1/5Wed
directShanghai Airlines
5h 35mKUL-PVG
RM 573
2/5Thu
1 stopShenzhen Airlines
12h 55mKUL-PVG
RM 621
14/5Tue
1 stopShenzhen Airlines
12h 55mKUL-PVG
RM 626
13/5Mon
1 stopSichuan Airlines
13h 45mKUL-PVG
RM 635
4/7Thu
1 stopAir Macau
21h 00mKUL-PVG
RM 673
2/9Mon
1 stopAir Macau
14h 20mKUL-SHA
RM 716
13/5Mon
directShanghai Airlines
5h 35mKUL-PVG
RM 879

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Last minute flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Shanghai

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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
21h 20mKUL-PVG
4/5Sat
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
9h 10mPVG-KUL
RM 836
30/4Tue
directAirAsia X
5h 40mKUL-PVG
4/5Sat
directAirAsia X
5h 25mPVG-KUL
RM 941
30/4Tue
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
11h 10mKUL-SHA
4/5Sat
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
10h 10mSHA-KUL
RM 1,003
30/4Tue
directAirAsia X
5h 40mKUL-PVG
3/5Fri
directAirAsia X
5h 25mPVG-KUL
RM 1,017
30/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 55mKUL-PVG
4/5Sat
direct
5h 25mPVG-KUL
RM 1,027
29/4Mon
directShanghai Airlines
5h 35mKUL-PVG
3/5Fri
directShanghai Airlines
5h 30mPVG-KUL
RM 1,084
30/4Tue
directShanghai Airlines
5h 35mKUL-PVG
5/5Sun
directShanghai Airlines
5h 30mPVG-KUL
RM 1,165
30/4Tue
multi-stopChina Southern
19h 10mKUL-SHA
6/5Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
29h 50mSHA-KUL
RM 1,213
30/4Tue
multi-stopChina Southern
14h 15mKUL-PVG
6/5Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
18h 00mPVG-KUL
RM 1,304
30/4Tue
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
16h 05mKUL-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
23h 35mPVG-KUL
RM 1,423

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Kuala Lumpur - Shanghai Flights

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Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia

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Shanghai - Kuala Lumpur

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