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

• Earliest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 07:33
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 23:23.

The flight takes about 5h 43m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Penang takes 5h 43m, 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.

Return flights from Shanghai to Penang range from RM 1,135 to RM 1,683, with an average of RM 1,414 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,135 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,023 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with RM 1,514 for direct.

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

• Shanghai Airlines: 93% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 91% on time
• Spring Airlines: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 408–RM 408 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 Shanghai to Penang flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Shanghai to Penang route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Shanghai to Penang. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,228 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,591, a difference of RM 363.

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

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

• Juneyao Airlines
• Shanghai Airlines

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 53m, compared to 10h 17m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 44m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

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