Cheap flights from Shanghai to Male

One-way fares from $193 · SHA → MLE · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Male → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$193

AirAsia X · Thu, Dec 10

Cheapest month
December

from $193

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern

Flight time
8h 35m

5,840 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Male

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

  1. November 2026 $195
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $193
  3. January 2027 $276
  4. February 2027 $193
  5. March 2027 $266
  6. April 2027 $280
  7. May 2027 $198
  8. June 2027 $339
  9. July 2027 $333
  10. August 2027 $392

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Wed, Dec 9PVG → MLE 10h 15m · 1 stop
$193one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Thu, Dec 10PVG → MLE 10h 20m · 1 stop
$193one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Fri, Dec 11PVG → MLE 10h 15m · 1 stop
$194one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Wed, Dec 2PVG → MLE 10h 15m · 1 stop
$195one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Fri, Dec 4PVG → MLE 10h 15m · 1 stop
$196one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Tue, Dec 8PVG → MLE 10h 20m · 1 stop
$196one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Thu, Dec 17PVG → MLE 10h 15m · 1 stop
$196one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Tue, Dec 1PVG → MLE 10h 20m · 1 stop
$197one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Male

Shanghai (SHA) and Male (MLE) are about 5,840 km apart. Direct flights take around 8h 35m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $193, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Male?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $193 with AirAsia X, departing Thursday, December 10, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $193 to $392.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $193 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Male?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Male?

A direct flight takes about 8h 35m. Shanghai and Male are around 5,840 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Male?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia X, Vietjet, Spring Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern, Air China and Qatar Airways.

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