Cheap flights from Penang to Shanghai

One-way fares from US$126 · PEN → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
US$126

Spring Airlines · Sat, 9 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from US$126

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
5h 25m

3,620 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Penang to Shanghai

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

  1. November 2026 US$142
  2. December 2026 US$162
  3. January 2027 Cheapest US$126
  4. February 2027 US$143
  5. March 2027 US$156
  6. June 2027 US$165

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

Spring Airlines
Depart15:30 Sat, 9 JanPEN → PVG 5h 25m · Direct
US$126one way, per person
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About flights from Penang to Shanghai

Penang (PEN) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 3,620 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$126, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$126 with Spring Airlines, departing Saturday, 9 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$126 to US$165.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Shanghai?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$126 one way.

Are there direct flights from Penang to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Penang to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 5h 25m. Penang and Shanghai are around 3,620 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Penang to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines and Firefly.

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