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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.

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

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).

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
• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia X: 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 Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 932 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with RM 1,281 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 97–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Kunming Changshui (KMG) – 6% 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 14% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,191 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,378, a difference of RM 187. 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 Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

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%.

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

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 05:49
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 04:09.

The flight takes about 5h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of RM 1,280. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur takes 5h 39m, 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.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 458, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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: 95% on time
• China Eastern: 89% on time
• Spring Airlines: 86% on time

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

Evening 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 Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 25m, compared to 9h 50m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 10h 45m via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

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 Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

· Suria Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Agtran
· WAHDAH

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 1,099 to RM 1,568, with an average of RM 1,280 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,099 counts as a good deal.