Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

One-way fares from $113 · SHA → KUL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Kuala Lumpur → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$113

AirAsia X · Mon, Mar 1

Cheapest month
March

from $113

Direct flights
Yes

Batik Air Malaysia, Spring Airlines and AirAsia X

Flight time
5h 40m

3,750 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

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

  1. November 2026 $119
  2. December 2026 $119
  3. January 2027 $136
  4. February 2027 $114
  5. March 2027 Cheapest $113
  6. April 2027 $115
  7. June 2027 $134
  8. July 2027 $139

Cheapest dates in March 2027

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

AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Mon, Mar 1PVG → KUL 5h 55m · Direct
$113one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart16:40 Wed, Mar 24PVG → KUL 6h 15m · Direct
$121one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Fri, Mar 5PVG → KUL 5h 55m · Direct
$122one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart11:45 Wed, Mar 31PVG → KUL 5h 40m · Direct
$129one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Tue, Mar 2PVG → KUL 5h 55m · Direct
$132one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Fri, Mar 26PVG → KUL 5h 55m · Direct
$133one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart11:45 Tue, Mar 30PVG → KUL 5h 40m · Direct
$133one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Mon, Mar 8PVG → KUL 5h 55m · Direct
$134one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai (SHA) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are about 3,750 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 40m, and recent direct fares were with Batik Air Malaysia, Spring Airlines and AirAsia X. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $113, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $113 with AirAsia X, departing Monday, March 1, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $113 to $139.

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

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $113 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Batik Air Malaysia, Spring Airlines and AirAsia X.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

A direct flight takes about 5h 40m. Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur are around 3,750 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

Recent fares on this route were with Batik Air Malaysia, Spring Airlines, Vietjet, AirAsia X and Cathay Pacific.

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