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

Historically, 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 data reflects observations over the trailing 90 days.

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

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur has a median duration of 5 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 30 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 3774 kilometers.

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 consistently observed to have competitive pricing. Travelers can often find favorable deals for this destination.

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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. Only 28.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, with connecting itineraries typically involving 1 stopover. This means that while non-stop options exist, you will frequently encounter flights with at least one connection.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $189–$435, with a median fare of $250. Currently, about 11% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is typically in April, with a median fare of $202. Following closely, May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $209. Another favorable month for travel is November, where the median fare stands at $225.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur takes about 9h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. This is considered a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3796 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: CN¥1,209 - CN¥2,389

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1209 to CNY 2389. The current lowest deal is CNY 1241 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Sep 11-Sep 24.

now CN¥1,241

Low CN¥1,209

High CN¥2,389

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

FlyAsianXpress

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,145

CN¥1,537

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥2,144

CN¥1,646

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,713

CN¥1,950

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,107

CN¥1,503

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,233

CN¥1,883

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,515

CN¥1,883

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

CN¥2,713 → CN¥1,950

28%

5 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 25

CN¥1,982 → CN¥1,334

33%

6 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 8

CN¥2,515 → CN¥1,883

25%

7 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 25

CN¥1,950 → CN¥1,327

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are below the typical level at $1241.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, with a median price of $202.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 10m

Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur typically take 9h 10m, with most routes having one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 28.1% of recent flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress has offered direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing within the last 30 days.

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 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.

📍 ~45 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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

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$1,463

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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 0-6 days before 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 historically been around $250. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $435 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April and May have offered some of the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, with median prices of $202 and $209, respectively. November also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $225. The annual median price for this route is typically around $250, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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¥1,209 - CN¥2,389

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1209 to CNY 2389. The current lowest deal is CNY 1241 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Sep 11-Sep 24.

now CN¥1,241

Low CN¥1,209

High CN¥2,389

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

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,145

CN¥1,537

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥2,144

CN¥1,646

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,713

CN¥1,950

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,107

CN¥1,503

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,233

CN¥1,883

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (PVG) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,515

CN¥1,883

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

CN¥2,713 → CN¥1,950

28%

5 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 25

CN¥1,982 → CN¥1,334

33%

6 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 8

CN¥2,515 → CN¥1,883

25%

7 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 25

CN¥1,950 → CN¥1,327

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur