Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Last modified: Mar 26, 2024 18:39 -04:00

We've scanned 117,220,093 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur. Multiple Airlines & China Eastern frequently offer the best deals to Kuala Lumpur flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Multiple Airlines
SHAKUL
Mon 4/1
nonstop
KULSHA
Sat 4/13
nonstop
CN¥1,815
China Eastern
SHAKUL
Mon 4/1
nonstop
KULSHA
Sat 4/13
nonstop
CN¥1,815
Shanghai
SHAKUL
Mon 4/1
nonstop
KULSHA
Sat 4/13
nonstop
CN¥1,815
China Southern
SHAKUL
Sat 4/6
1 stop
KULSHA
Fri 4/26
1 stop
CN¥1,877
Shenzhen
SHAKUL
Fri 4/5
1 stop
KULSHA
Fri 4/19
1 stop
CN¥1,877
Philippine
SHAKUL
Thu 5/30
1 stop
KULSHA
Sat 6/1
1 stop
CN¥2,023

How Much is a Flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be CN¥1,843.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days CN¥2,051 CN¥2,072
7-14 days CN¥2,051 CN¥2,107
14-21 days CN¥2,385 CN¥2,100
21-30 days CN¥2,385 CN¥2,100
30-60 days CN¥1,843 CN¥1,898
60-90 days CN¥1,843 CN¥1,905
90+ days CN¥2,169 CN¥1,905

Cheapest Day To Fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

We've examined 234,440,186 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is Sunday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
CN¥1,843CN¥1,843CN¥1,843CN¥1,843CN¥1,843 CN¥1,843

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
CN¥2,294
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
CN¥2,294 CN¥2,294
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
CN¥2,294 CN¥2,294
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
CN¥2,294 CN¥2,308
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CN¥2,308 CN¥2,844
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
CN¥2,844

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is not available.

The average price for direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is not available.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

Weekly Direct Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
AirAsia X 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 01:00 01:00

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison. Find Flights

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
Answer: The average Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flight time is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
Question: How far is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
Answer: The distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is 3,793 kilometers (2,357 miles).
Question: How common are direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
Answer: There are 4 direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
Question: What are the most popular Shanghai airlines for direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
Answer: AirAsia X provides 100% of the non-stop flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur.

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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