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Cheap Flights to Shanghai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Shanghai

Sun, 27 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
Spring Airlines Logo
00:50 - 05:20
BKI
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PVG
4h 30mdirect
Spring Airlines Logo
19:00 - 23:50
PVG
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BKI
4h 50mdirect
RM 961Spring Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
AirAsia Logo
22:30 - 03:00
BKI
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PVG
4h 30mdirect
AirAsia Logo
04:05 - 08:45
PVG
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BKI
4h 40mdirect
RM 997AirAsia
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 12:55
BKI
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PVG
11h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:05 - 18:20
PVG
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BKI
20h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,042China Southern
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 13:10
BKI
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PVG
18h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:50 - 18:00
PVG
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BKI
19h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,067China Southern
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 10:20
BKI
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SHA
8h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:50 - 00:30
SHA
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BKI
12h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,067China Southern
Tue, 13 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
AirAsia Logo
22:30 - 03:00
BKI
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PVG
4h 30mdirect
AirAsia Logo
04:05 - 08:45
PVG
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BKI
4h 40mdirect
RM 1,095AirAsia
Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
18:40 - 00:20
KUL
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PVG
5h 40mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
01:35 - 07:15
PVG
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KUL
5h 40mdirect
RM 1,104AirAsia X
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
02:20 - 09:50
KUL
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PVG
31h 30m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
16:55 - 10:45
PVG
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KUL
17h 50m
1 stop
RM 1,132Philippine Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:40 - 01:10
AOR
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PVG
10h 30m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:25 - 14:05
PVG
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AOR
22h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,598Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
19:25 - 01:05
JHB
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PVG
29h 40m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:15 - 18:45
PVG
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JHB
16h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,598Malaysia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Shanghai

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

What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Kota Kinabalu, at RM 961 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 1,104 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Shanghai costs RM 1,173 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 548 and departed from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai which costs RM 1,468 on average, and Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, which costs RM 1,502 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 1,261. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are RM 1,388 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights 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 to Shanghai is January, where tickets cost RM 1,100 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from Malaysia is RM 1,455 and RM 1,382 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of RM 597.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost RM 1,192 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,404.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport RM 1,245 return, from Kota Kinabalu RM 1,248 return, from Penang RM 1,420 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Hangzhou Airport (HGH), with an average flight price of RM 781.

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Cheapest flight

RM 482
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Kota Kinabalu, at RM 961 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 1,104 in the last 5 days.

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    There are 2 airports in Shanghai. The closest airport to Shanghai’s city centre is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (15 km). Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs RM 1,173. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 548 and departed from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Shanghai.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
China EasternOverall score based on 228 reviews
7.0Food
7.8Crew
6.3Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.3Comfort
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It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

10.0 ExcellentMarianna, May 2026
BUD - PVG
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It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

The original flight was canceled and I had to reschudle for an earlier flight to make the connection to LAX. I had to stay in Pudong airport overnight. The flight was delayed again for an hour. The checkin process was longer than usually since it is a small airport and the staff was not experienced enough to checkin for international flights of multiple stops. The gentleman did not gave up and made multiple phone calls to figure out the process. I appreciate his effort very much.

The flight departure was delayed a bit but otherwise it was a smooth journey.

bring your own movies. Download your own entertainment and games before flying

I was given a middle row seat and the plane was a small 737-800. Much too cramped for a full flight of over 5.5hours.

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

My two luggage issue during my trip from kansai osaka to Shanghai. 1st booked tickets online, a iliitle hard time to follow all questions when I booked tickets. I haven't selected 2 luggage so that Spring Airline of osaka crew charged $181 US Dollar with my 2 luggage fee. Also, crew member mentioned I maybe be able to get money some back because I should got differe rate, the rate of luggage should was matched with tickets I ordered from edreams. I did try to access edream at the day I was changing my boarding pass. Therefore, I hope Kayak if can help me getting some my luggage fees back, I will appreciate a lot. Thank you, Jie egusa

This is a terrible airline. Worst seats I’ve ever encountered. Avoid at all costs!

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