Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 05:54
• Latest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 23:09.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur takes 5h 44m, covering 6,048 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 Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 1,094 to RM 1,538, with an average of RM 1,257 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,094 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the RM 1,257 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 875 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with RM 1,252 for direct.

Juneyao Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Eastern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Juneyao Airlines: 94% on time
• China Eastern: 86% on time
• Spring Airlines: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 118–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 18%, and Evening flights for 18%.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• Thrifty

Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 46:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Europcar
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• R&R Rent A Car

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 42m.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Kunming Changshui (KMG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,188 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,294, a difference of RM 106.

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

6 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Shanghai Airlines
• Malaysia Airlines
• Juneyao Airlines
• AirAsia X
• Batik Air
• Spring Airlines

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 55m, compared to 10h 38m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 10h 55m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia X: 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.