Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 5h 15m (3,797 km). AirAsia X, Spring Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $102 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Carriers on KUL–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $102 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $11828 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines | — |
| Nov 2026 | $1221 Nov 2026 · Batik Air Malaysia | — |
| Dec 2026 | $11930 Dec 2026 · AirAsia X | — |
| Jan 2027 | $10213 Jan 2027 · AirAsia X | — |
| Feb 2027 | $12627 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines | — |
| Mar 2027 | $10927 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines | — |
| Apr 2027 | $1141 Apr 2027 · AirAsia X | — |
| May 2027 | $1438 May 2027 · Spring Airlines | — |
| Jun 2027 | $11329 Jun 2027 · AirAsia X | — |
| Jul 2027 | $19520 Jul 2027 · AirAsia X | — |
| Aug 2027 | $13816 Aug 2027 · Spring Airlines | — |
| Oct 2027 | $1571 Oct 2027 · Juneyao Airlines | $149 · 1 stop1 Oct 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $102 in January 2027, against $118 for October 2026.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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