How many flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.1% of flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The median direct flight time from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 9 hours and 30 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 3774 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals are common. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days, making it a route where opportunities for savings are often available.

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2026-09-14 – 2026-09-26
SHA - Kuala Lumpur
74% AI deal score
CN¥1,432
CN¥1,221
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CN¥1,382
CN¥1,268
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2026-09-07 – 2026-09-30
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CN¥1,375
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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-25
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CN¥1,490
CN¥1,302
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2026-09-13 – 2026-09-19
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Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Most itineraries for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur connect at least once, with only 28.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll likely encounter a journey that includes at least one stop on your way to Kuala Lumpur.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, fares are below the typical level. Prices typically range from $189–$435, with a median of $250. Currently, about 11% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals are available.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 9h 10m, including connections. Since most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect when flying this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is during April, with a median fare of $202. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $209, and November, with a median fare of $225. These months offer the most budget-friendly options for your trip.

The distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 3796 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: CN¥1,189 - CN¥2,497

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is CNY 1189 to CNY 2497. The current lowest deal is CNY 1092 with Spring Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 27.

now CN¥1,092

Low CN¥1,189

High CN¥2,497

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is April, with a median price of $202. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $597. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥202

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥597

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

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Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,795

CN¥1,740

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,806

CN¥1,895

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,795

CN¥1,902

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,851

CN¥1,902

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,834

CN¥1,855

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,086

CN¥1,855

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

CN¥3,173 → CN¥1,901

40%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

CN¥3,092 → CN¥1,901

39%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

CN¥3,064 → CN¥1,907

38%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

CN¥3,064 → CN¥1,907

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are below the typical level at $189.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are cheapest

Historically, April ($202), May ($209), and November ($225) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 10m

The median flight time for this route is 9 hours and 10 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 71.9% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another choice for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Singapore Changi is a major international hub with an extensive global flight network, accessible from Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by bus or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$228

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Oct 19

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,623

$855

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Oct 23

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,541

$855

Save $686

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Sep 16

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,668

$855

Save $813

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 02

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,608

$855

Save $753

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 10

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,398

$555

Save $843

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 15

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,410

$555

Save $855

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 15

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,410

$555

Save $855

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Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 15

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,410

$555

Save $855

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 08

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,401

$555

Save $846

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 13

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,397

$555

Save $842

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 11

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,397

$555

Save $842

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 08

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,398

$555

Save $843

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $244. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $259. Prices tend to rise significantly for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging around $540.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is considered to be $189 or less. The median price for this route has been $250. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $435 or less. These figures provide a benchmark for travelers seeking value on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur include April, with a median price of $202, and May, with a median price of $209. November also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $225. The annual median price for this route is $250, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: CN¥1,189 - CN¥2,497

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is CNY 1189 to CNY 2497. The current lowest deal is CNY 1092 with Spring Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 27.

now CN¥1,092

Low CN¥1,189

High CN¥2,497

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

April

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥202

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥597

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

FlyAsianXpress

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,795

CN¥1,740

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,806

CN¥1,895

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,795

CN¥1,902

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,851

CN¥1,902

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,834

CN¥1,855

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,086

CN¥1,855

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

CN¥3,173 → CN¥1,901

40%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

CN¥3,092 → CN¥1,901

39%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

CN¥3,064 → CN¥1,907

38%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

CN¥3,064 → CN¥1,907

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are below the typical level at $189.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are cheapest

Historically, April ($202), May ($209), and November ($225) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 10m

The median flight time for this route is 9 hours and 10 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 71.9% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another choice for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Singapore Changi is a major international hub with an extensive global flight network, accessible from Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$1,398

$555

Save $843

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

April, May, and November are cheapest

Median flight time is 9h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Sep 16

Oct 02

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Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 08

Oct 13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

How many flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other cities

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

April, May, and November are cheapest

Median flight time is 9h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Oct 23

Sep 16

Oct 02

Oct 10

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 08

Oct 13

Oct 11

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?