RM 365 Find Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Southern
• AirAsia
• Shenzhen Airlines
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Shenzhen (SZX) 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:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Shenzhen Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: 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 Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 842 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with RM 1,140 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 102–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur most commonly pass through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 876 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,285, a difference of RM 409. 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 Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 11%, and Evening flights for 11%.

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 Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 02:45 and lands at 06:51
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 02:06.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of RM 1,144. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur takes 4h 06m, covering 4,071 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 770 to RM 7,692. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 665, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Southern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 84% on time
• China Southern: 73% on time
• Shenzhen Airlines: 68% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 67% of the time.

Morning 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 Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 49m, compared to 16h 04m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

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 83:

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

Return flights from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 894 to RM 1,552, with an average of RM 1,144 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 894 counts as a good deal.