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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur ranges from $89 (October 2026) to $188 (May 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $134–$138.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The majority of the 6 airlines on the Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, AirAsia X, and Malaysia Airlines fly every day. Spring Airlines flies every day except Tuesday and Thursday. Malindo Air flies every day except Monday and Thursday.
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
The Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur route shows a classic seasonal pattern: prices rise, peak, then fall again. Knowing this, you can pick a more affordable time to fly.
Prices rise from December 2026 to May 2027 (+58%), then decline from May 2027 to July 2027 (9%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $108), while the priciest are in May 2027–June 2027 ($180).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 40%. Try to avoid May 2027–June 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 20.6%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
More than 11 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, including AirAsia X, Spring Airlines, Malindo Air, VietjetAir, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and Air China. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $95, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
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Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
05/04/2027
Departure
Direct flight
D7331
starting at $95
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
05/08/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C6523
starting at $106
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
02/26/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C6523
starting at $114
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
02/21/2027
Departure
Direct flight
D7331
starting at $115
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
04/07/2027
Departure
Direct flight
9C6523
starting at $115
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
12/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
D7331
starting at $117
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
11/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
OD617
starting at $118
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
D7331
starting at $119
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
12/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
D7331
starting at $119
Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur
12/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
D7331
starting at $120
Shanghai Airlines
Every day
starting at $126
Spring Airlines
Su, Mo, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $92
Malindo Air
Su, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $91
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $121
AirAsia X
Every day
starting at $97
Malaysia Airlines
Every day
starting at $134
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur according to data for the last 48 hours costs $95
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur can be found flying in these months: October, December, January.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur start from 5 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Kuala Lumpur: AirAsia X, Spring Airlines, Malindo Air
All airports
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur departs on 05/04/2027, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $95
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur departs on 04/12/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $221
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur takes 5h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 3748km (2324 miles). The average flight duration is 5h 41m. There are 70 direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 7:50 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:20 AM
