Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

One-way fares from US$98 · KUL → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest fare
US$98

AirAsia X · Fri, 23 Apr

Cheapest month
April

from US$98

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia X and Spring Airlines

Flight time
5h 25m

3,750 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$135
  2. December 2026 US$103
  3. January 2027 US$106
  4. February 2027 US$128
  5. March 2027 US$108
  6. April 2027 Cheapest US$98
  7. May 2027 US$149

Cheapest dates in April 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia X
Depart18:40 Fri, 23 AprKUL → PVG 5h 40m · Direct
US$98one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart18:40 Fri, 30 AprKUL → PVG 5h 40m · Direct
US$99one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart18:25 Wed, 7 AprKUL → PVG 5h 30m · Direct
US$126one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart18:25 Thu, 15 AprKUL → PVG 5h 30m · Direct
US$126one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart18:25 Wed, 14 AprKUL → PVG 5h 30m · Direct
US$127one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart18:25 Fri, 9 AprKUL → PVG 5h 30m · Direct
US$129one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart18:25 Sat, 10 AprKUL → PVG 5h 30m · Direct
US$144one way, per person
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About flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 3,750 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 25m, and recent direct fares were with AirAsia X and Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$98, and April 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$98 with AirAsia X, departing Friday, 23 April 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$98 to US$149.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

April 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$98 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia X and Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 5h 25m. Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai are around 3,750 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Shandong Airlines, AirAsia X, Spring Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.

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