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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $298. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Kuala Lumpur.$277 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$282 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$282 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$298 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$323 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$324 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$337 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Kuala Lumpur.$346 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.

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Alternative Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur routes

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Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$277
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	5 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Shanghai Airlines
Average flights per week	104

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.

How much are return flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is $277. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

5 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

As of July 2026, there are 432 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is usually March.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Kuala Lumpur?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.5 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from $277.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 23 March 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kuala Lumpur?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Kuala Lumpur?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is Vietnam Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is AirAsia X.

Flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
Step off your plane in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Hop on a direct Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
The most popular route for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). There are 80 services between these two airports each week.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

To pick up cheap Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Take off from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) on a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. From PVG, you can fly straight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Direct Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur plane tickets are offered by a good range of airlines at PVG. Cruise the skies with one of these carriers:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
- Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong Airport:
83% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport reach their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from PVG.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Kuala Lumpur:
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
- Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
You can reach SHA from central Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 85% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur takes about 55 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Book a hotel close to KUL if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)

As soon as your flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is approximately 18 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, rest your head at a hotel near SZB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make picking up a Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at SZB will help you stay within budget.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

March is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Kuala Lumpur

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kuala Lumpur right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Twin Towers and Sky Terrace KL Tower are a couple of big attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Warisan Merdeka Tower.