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

• Shanghai Airlines
• Juneyao Airlines

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).

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 Shanghai to Penang:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,017 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with RM 1,537 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 405–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 7% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Shanghai to Penang route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,395 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 1,800, a difference of RM 405. 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 Shanghai to Penang route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 07:29
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 23:19.

The flight takes about 5h 39m.

A direct flight from Shanghai to Penang takes 5h 39m, 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.

One-way fares from Shanghai to Penang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 531, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

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 92% 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 00m, compared to 10h 03m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 16h 12m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 59 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Paradise
· GREEN MOTION
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· keddy by Europcar
· Suria Car Rental

Return flights from Shanghai to Penang range from RM 1,167 to RM 1,825, with an average of RM 1,483 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,167 counts as a good deal.