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

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers or connecting flights can sometimes be more economical. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Langkawi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays, during the off-season, or avoiding major holidays often leads to lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

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

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 budget to avoid surprises.

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2027-04-08 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Langkawi
72% AI deal score
CN¥2,050
CN¥1,894
Round trip
2027-04-13 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥2,128
CN¥1,894
Round trip
2027-04-06 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Langkawi
71% AI deal score
CN¥2,024
CN¥1,900
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2027-04-15 – 2027-04-20
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥2,132
CN¥1,900
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2027-04-13 – 2027-04-21
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥2,110
CN¥1,900
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2027-04-08 – 2027-04-21
SHA - Langkawi
72% AI deal score
CN¥2,052
CN¥1,900
Round trip
2027-04-08 – 2027-04-22
SHA - Langkawi
72% AI deal score
CN¥2,049
CN¥1,900
Round trip
2027-04-13 – 2027-04-22
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥2,101
CN¥1,900
Round trip
2027-04-06 – 2027-04-22
SHA - Langkawi
71% AI deal score
CN¥2,007
CN¥1,907
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2027-04-15 – 2027-04-22
SHA - Langkawi
73% AI deal score
CN¥2,124
CN¥1,907
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Shanghai to Langkawi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

Flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically range from $285–$532, with a median fare of $386. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level. This indicates a favorable time to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Langkawi, though deals are infrequent, suggesting that setting a price alert could be beneficial.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Langkawi takes approximately 10h 45m, including connections. Since there are no direct flights available on this route, all itineraries will involve at least one stopover. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $172. Following November, September offers a median fare of $371, and July has a median fare of $387. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

The distance between Shanghai and Langkawi is 3,590 km. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning you can expect a travel experience that balances distance with accessibility.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Langkawi

Regular price: CN¥1,729 - CN¥3,443

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically range from CNY 1729 to CNY 3443. The current lowest deal is CNY 2007 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Dec 9-Jan 7.

now CN¥2,007

Low CN¥1,729

High CN¥3,443

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi is November, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $812. Prices are generally lower from August to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥149

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥812

Jan

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

AirAsia

FlyAsianXpress

Malindo Airways

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Langkawi

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,104

CN¥2,501

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,017

CN¥2,575

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,023

CN¥2,688

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

FlyAsianXpress, AirAsia

CN¥1,915

CN¥2,255

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,020

CN¥2,561

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,022

CN¥2,421

One-way

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

8 nights

Apr 13 - Apr 21

CN¥2,107 → CN¥1,888

10%

6 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 21

CN¥2,139 → CN¥1,974

7 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 21

CN¥2,125 → CN¥1,968

7 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 22

CN¥2,138 → CN¥2,001

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai - Langkawi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Langkawi are below the typical level, with a median price of $386.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 10h 45m

Connecting flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically take 10h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers deals

FlyAsianXpress has offered deals for this route, such as $2007 for Dec 9-Jan 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi are historically rare.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Langkawi, with prices from 1917 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,917

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport offers flights to Langkawi, with prices from 2179 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,179

Langkawi main airports to arrive at

Langkawi International (LGK)

Cheapest

Langkawi International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Langkawi.

📍 ~8 km from Langkawi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,901

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 (requires a ferry journey from Langkawi island to the mainland or directly to Penang).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,488

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Langkawi

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Best Elite deals to Langkawi

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From PVG

Elite

Nov 01

Langkawi, Malaysia

85% AI deal score

$1,955

$1,329

Save $626

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 30

Langkawi, Malaysia

85% AI deal score

$2,184

$1,434

Save $750

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 31

Langkawi, Malaysia

85% AI deal score

$2,182

$1,434

Save $748

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 29

Langkawi, Malaysia

85% AI deal score

$2,142

$1,435

Save $707

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 09

Langkawi, Malaysia

84% AI deal score

$1,841

$1,329

Save $512

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 31

Langkawi, Malaysia

84% AI deal score

$2,081

$1,434

Save $647

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 29

Langkawi, Malaysia

84% AI deal score

$2,090

$1,434

Save $656

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 09

Langkawi, Malaysia

83% AI deal score

$1,768

$1,325

Save $443

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 07

Langkawi, Malaysia

83% AI deal score

$1,788

$1,329

Save $459

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 23

Langkawi, Malaysia

83% AI deal score

$1,784

$1,329

Save $455

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 15

Langkawi, Malaysia

83% AI deal score

$1,786

$1,337

Save $449

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 30

Langkawi, Malaysia

83% AI deal score

$1,802

$1,345

Save $457

Antinea 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. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various providers. Sometimes, booking in advance or looking at flights during off-peak seasons may also result in lower prices.

Booking flights several weeks or months in advance often provides more competitive prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. Monitoring price trends for your desired travel period may help you decide the optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or different routes. While it may add to your ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can 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

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Langkawi

Regular price: CN¥1,729 - CN¥3,443

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

Regular prices for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically range from CNY 1729 to CNY 3443. The current lowest deal is CNY 2007 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Dec 9-Jan 7.

now CN¥2,007

Low CN¥1,729

High CN¥3,443

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

November

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥149

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥812

Jan

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi

AirAsia

FlyAsianXpress

Malindo Airways

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Langkawi

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,104

CN¥2,501

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,017

CN¥2,575

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Malindo Airways

CN¥2,023

CN¥2,688

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

FlyAsianXpress, AirAsia

CN¥1,915

CN¥2,255

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,020

CN¥2,561

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Langkawi

Shanghai (PVG) - Langkawi (LGK)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,022

CN¥2,421

One-way

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

8 nights

Apr 13 - Apr 21

CN¥2,107 → CN¥1,888

10%

6 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 21

CN¥2,139 → CN¥1,974

7 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 21

CN¥2,125 → CN¥1,968

7 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 22

CN¥2,138 → CN¥2,001

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi

Shanghai - Langkawi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Langkawi are below the typical level, with a median price of $386.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 10h 45m

Connecting flights from Shanghai to Langkawi typically take 10h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers deals

FlyAsianXpress has offered deals for this route, such as $2007 for Dec 9-Jan 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Langkawi are historically rare.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Langkawi, with prices from 1917 CNY.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,917

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport offers flights to Langkawi, with prices from 2179 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,179

Langkawi main airports to arrive at

Langkawi International (LGK)

Cheapest

Langkawi International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Langkawi.

📍 ~8 km from Langkawi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,901

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

83% AI deal score

$1,802

$1,345

Save $457

Antinea 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 below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 10h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

FlyAsianXpress offers deals

Deals are rare for this route

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

Nov 01

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 29

Nov 09

Oct 31

Oct 29

Nov 09

Nov 07

Nov 23

Nov 15

Nov 30

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 below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 10h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

FlyAsianXpress offers deals

Deals are rare for this route

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

Nov 01

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 29

Nov 09

Oct 31

Oct 29

Nov 09

Nov 07

Nov 23

Nov 15

Nov 30

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?