Are direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient choice, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Langkawi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly even within the same week, so shifting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings. Weekday travel is usually less expensive than weekend travel.

What extra costs should I check before booking Shanghai to Langkawi flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-23
SHA - Langkawi
77% AI deal score
CN¥1,907
CN¥1,523
Round trip
2026-10-06 – 2026-10-23
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,847
CN¥1,724
Round trip
2026-10-10 – 2026-10-22
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,915
CN¥1,751
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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-24
SHA - Langkawi
83% AI deal score
CN¥2,712
CN¥1,865
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-28
SHA - Langkawi
69% AI deal score
CN¥1,845
CN¥1,919
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-27
SHA - Langkawi
69% AI deal score
CN¥1,846
CN¥1,919
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-28
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69% AI deal score
CN¥1,836
CN¥1,919
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-23
SHA - Langkawi
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CN¥1,862
CN¥1,919
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69% AI deal score
CN¥1,834
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SHA - Langkawi
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CN¥1,836
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Shanghai to Langkawi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

A typical journey from Shanghai to Langkawi, including connections, takes about 19h 23m. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3563 km.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shanghai to Langkawi, fares typically range from $198–$488, with a median of $286. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $196. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median of $203, and December, where the median fare is $215.

Most itineraries from Shanghai to Langkawi connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi, with most connecting itineraries involving 1 stopover.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Langkawi

Regular price: CN¥1,527 - CN¥3,630

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi is 1527 CNY to 3630 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1724 CNY with Malindo Airways for Oct 6-Oct 23.

now CN¥1,724

Low CN¥1,527

High CN¥3,630

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi is October, with a median price of $196. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $523. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥196

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥523

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Malindo Airways

Spring Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Langkawi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,712

CN¥1,865

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,712

CN¥1,932

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,843

CN¥2,616

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,476

CN¥2,408

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,098

CN¥2,220

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥1,839

CN¥2,308

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

CN¥2,712 → CN¥1,865

31%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

CN¥2,712 → CN¥1,932

29%

13 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 23

CN¥1,907 → CN¥1,523

20%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

CN¥2,843 → CN¥2,616

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai - Langkawi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Shanghai to Langkawi are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $196.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi is October, with a median price of $196.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 23m.

Connecting flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically take 19 hours and 23 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for Shanghai to Langkawi.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers 83 deals.

Malindo Airways has 83 deals for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (every 30 days).

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi appear frequently, about every 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 Langkawi.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,727

Langkawi main airports to arrive at

Langkawi International (LGK)

Cheapest

Langkawi International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Langkawi.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,815

Airports nearby Langkawi used as alternative

Penang International (PEN)

Cheapest

Penang International is a major regional hub with significantly more international and domestic connections than Langkawi.

📍 ~135 km from Langkawi (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,405

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Langkawi

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Best Elite deals to Langkawi

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From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Langkawi, Malaysia

90% AI deal score

$2,128

$1,138

Save $990

Shanghai Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 18

Langkawi, Malaysia

90% AI deal score

$2,126

$1,146

Save $980

Shanghai Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 13

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,882

$1,089

Save $793

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 17

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,914

$1,095

Save $819

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 15

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,914

$1,095

Save $819

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 13

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,914

$1,097

Save $817

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 10

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,940

$1,097

Save $843

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 04

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,898

$1,097

Save $801

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$1,991

$1,130

Save $861

Shanghai Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$2,001

$1,130

Save $871

Shanghai Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 17

Langkawi, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$2,035

$1,132

Save $903

Shanghai Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 07

Langkawi, Malaysia

88% AI deal score

$1,862

$1,095

Save $767

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Langkawi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's worth monitoring prices if your travel plans allow for flexibility. Mid-week bookings may also sometimes offer better rates than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total travel time and cost when considering this approach.

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Shanghai to Langkawi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

A typical journey from Shanghai to Langkawi, including connections, takes about 19h 23m. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3563 km.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Langkawi

Regular price: CN¥1,527 - CN¥3,630

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi is 1527 CNY to 3630 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1724 CNY with Malindo Airways for Oct 6-Oct 23.

now CN¥1,724

Low CN¥1,527

High CN¥3,630

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥196

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥523

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Malindo Airways

Spring Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Langkawi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,712

CN¥1,865

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,712

CN¥1,932

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,843

CN¥2,616

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,476

CN¥2,408

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,098

CN¥2,220

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥1,839

CN¥2,308

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

CN¥2,712 → CN¥1,865

31%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

CN¥2,712 → CN¥1,932

29%

13 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 23

CN¥1,907 → CN¥1,523

20%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

CN¥2,843 → CN¥2,616

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai - Langkawi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Shanghai to Langkawi are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $196.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi is October, with a median price of $196.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 23m.

Connecting flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically take 19 hours and 23 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for Shanghai to Langkawi.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers 83 deals.

Malindo Airways has 83 deals for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (every 30 days).

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi appear frequently, about every 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 Langkawi.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,727

Langkawi main airports to arrive at

Langkawi International (LGK)

Cheapest

Langkawi International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Langkawi.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,815

Airports nearby Langkawi used as alternative

Penang International (PEN)

Cheapest

Penang International is a major regional hub with significantly more international and domestic connections than Langkawi.

Langkawi, Malaysia

88% AI deal score

$1,862

$1,095

Save $767

Hainan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Langkawi

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai to Langkawi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Langkawi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Langkawi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai - Langkawi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically cheapest at $196.

Connecting flights average 19h 23m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Malindo Airways offers 83 deals.

Deals appear frequently (every 30 days).

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Langkawi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Langkawi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Langkawi

Best Elite deals to Langkawi

Sep 17

Sep 18

Oct 13

Oct 17

Oct 15

Oct 13

Oct 10

Oct 04

Sep 17

Sep 17

Sep 17

Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Langkawi

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?

Are direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Langkawi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Shanghai to Langkawi flights?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Langkawi from other cities

Shanghai to Langkawi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Langkawi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Langkawi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai - Langkawi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically cheapest at $196.

Connecting flights average 19h 23m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Malindo Airways offers 83 deals.

Deals appear frequently (every 30 days).

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Langkawi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Langkawi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Langkawi

Best Elite deals to Langkawi

Sep 17

Sep 18

Oct 13

Oct 17

Oct 15

Oct 13

Oct 10

Oct 04

Sep 17

Sep 17

Sep 17

Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Langkawi

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?