Can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are available. Historically, approximately 31.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

The median flight time for a direct journey from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 12 hours and 25 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3796 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai come up?

Based on historical trends, cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. This assessment is based on data observed over the trailing 30 days.

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Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai covers a distance of 3796 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short regional hop but typically shorter than intercontinental travel, often involving several hours in the air.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, fares typically range from $303–$524, with a median of $398. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and a significant 81% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $240. Following closely, September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $321. October presents another good option, with a median fare of $379.

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai takes approximately 5h 35m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 31.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall travel time.

While direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are available, most itineraries involve at least one stop. Only 31.3% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1, influencing the total travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Regular price: $233 - $949

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is between $233 and $949. The current lowest deal is $218 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Dec 31-Jan 18.

now $218

Low $233

High $949

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to SHA is July, with a median price of $247. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $669. Generally, prices are lower from May to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $247

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $669

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

FlyAsianXpress

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$620

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$590

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$551

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$553

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$551

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$596

$237

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$803 → $227

72%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$803 → $242

70%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$801 → $242

70%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$803 → $257

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are below the typical level at $218.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $240 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 35m

The median direct flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 5 hours 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 68.7% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines has offered direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah is an alternative for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$418

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$222

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $468. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $502, while booking 7-13 days out averages $602. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging $621.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is considered to be $303 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $398. Travelers can expect 25% of fares to be $303 or lower, while 75% of fares are typically below $524.

Historically, July is typically the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, with a median price of $240. September also offers lower fares, with a median price of $321. The annual median price for this route is $398, with October historically being one of the more expensive months, showing a median price of $379.

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Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Regular price: $233 - $949

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is between $233 and $949. The current lowest deal is $218 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Dec 31-Jan 18.

now $218

Low $233

High $949

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to SHA is July, with a median price of $247. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $669. Generally, prices are lower from May to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $247

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $669

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

FlyAsianXpress

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$620

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$590

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$551

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$553

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$551

$237

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Malindo Airways

$596

$237

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$803 → $227

72%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$803 → $242

70%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$801 → $242

70%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$803 → $257

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are below the typical level at $218.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $240 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 35m

The median direct flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 5 hours 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 68.7% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines has offered direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah is an alternative for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$418

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$1,639

$872

Save $767

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 5h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

How often do cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai come up?

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 5h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Nov 19

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

What's a cheap fare from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?