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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 1,020
Kota Kinabalu
Kota KinabaludirectRM 1,130
Kuching
Kuching1 stopRM 2,159
Penang
Penang1 stopRM 1,199
Langkawi
Langkawi1 stopRM 1,785
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu1 stopRM 1,565
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru1 stopRM 1,980
Tawau
Tawau1 stopRM 1,488
Sandakan
Sandakan1 stopRM 2,159
Labuan
Labuan1 stopRM 1,484
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopRM 1,020
Kota Kinabalu
Kota KinabaludirectRM 1,130
Kuching
Kuching1 stopRM 2,159
Penang
Penang1 stopRM 1,199
Langkawi
Langkawi1 stopRM 1,785
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu1 stopRM 1,565
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru1 stopRM 1,980
Tawau
Tawau1 stopRM 1,488
Sandakan
Sandakan1 stopRM 2,159
Labuan
Labuan1 stopRM 1,484

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Malaysia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai to Malaysia 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 from Shanghai to Malaysia

Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:50 - 19:00
PVG
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KUL
27h 10m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
19:25 - 12:40
KUL
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PVG
17h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,020Vietnam Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:10 - 18:25
PVG
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KUL
27h 15m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
20:00 - 14:25
KUL
-
PVG
18h 25m
1 stop
RM 1,024Vietnam Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
06:00 - 11:40
PVG
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KUL
5h 40mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
18:40 - 00:20
KUL
-
PVG
5h 40mdirect
RM 1,053AirAsia X
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:40
PVG
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KUL
5h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 12:40
KUL
-
PVG
17h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,106Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:40
PVG
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KUL
5h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 14:25
KUL
-
PVG
18h 25m
1 stop
RM 1,126Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
01:35 - 07:15
PVG
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KUL
5h 40mdirect
AirAsia X Logo
18:40 - 00:20
KUL
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PVG
5h 40mdirect
RM 1,142AirAsia X
Thu, 25 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
China Eastern Logo
16:30 - 03:30
SHA
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KUL
11h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
04:30 - 15:05
KUL
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SHA
10h 35m
1 stop
RM 1,236China Eastern
Thu, 25 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
China Eastern Logo
18:45 - 03:30
SHA
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KUL
8h 45m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
04:30 - 14:55
KUL
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SHA
10h 25m
1 stop
RM 1,268China Eastern
Mon, 31 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:10 - 14:15
PVG
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BKI
12h 05m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
09:30 - 01:10
BKI
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PVG
15h 40m
1 stop
RM 1,305Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:25 - 00:35
PVG
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PEN
9h 10m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:50 - 01:10
PEN
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PVG
9h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,370Malaysia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Malaysia flights

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

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Malaysia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Malaysia from Shanghai found in the last 72 hours was to Kuala Lumpur, at RM 540 return. The most popular route is from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was RM 540.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Malaysia, 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 Shanghai to Malaysia is March, when tickets cost RM 321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 2,553 and RM 785 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Malaysia, 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 on a flight from Shanghai to Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flightRM 565
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

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

    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 Shanghai to Malaysia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Shanghai to Malaysia 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 Shanghai to Malaysia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Shanghai to Malaysia 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 from Shanghai to Malaysia?

    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 from Shanghai to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Malaysia? 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 223 reviews
6.3Entertainment
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.9Crew
Airline reviews

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

10.0 ExcellentAlvaro, Jun 2026
PVG - MAD
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This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

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.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

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.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Food no choice just give it seams trying to finish what ever you have in hand

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

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

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.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

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

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

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.

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.

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