Cheap flights from Shanghai to Penang

One-way fares from $102 · SHA → PEN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Penang → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$102

AirAsia X · Wed, Dec 2

Cheapest month
December

from $102

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
6h 00m

3,620 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Penang

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

  1. November 2026 $103
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $102
  3. January 2027 $102
  4. February 2027 $106

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Wed, Dec 2PVG → PEN 7h 05m · 1 stop
$102one way, per person
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AirAsia X
Depart01:35 Thu, Dec 3PVG → PEN 6h 55m · 1 stop
$102one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:30 Sat, Dec 5PVG → PEN 6h 00m · Direct
$121one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:30 Sun, Dec 6PVG → PEN 6h 00m · Direct
$121one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:30 Mon, Dec 7PVG → PEN 6h 00m · Direct
$137one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:30 Wed, Dec 9PVG → PEN 6h 00m · Direct
$138one way, per person
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Sichuan Airlines
Depart18:45 Fri, Dec 4PVG → PEN 7h 35m · 1 stop
$149one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:30 Thu, Dec 10PVG → PEN 6h 00m · Direct
$155one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Penang

Shanghai (SHA) and Penang (PEN) are about 3,620 km apart. Direct flights take around 6h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $102, 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 Penang?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $102 with AirAsia X, departing Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $102 to $106.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $102 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Penang?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Penang?

A direct flight takes about 6h 00m. Shanghai and Penang are around 3,620 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Penang?

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

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