Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Male to Shanghai
MaléShanghai, China

Flights from Malé to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Malé (MLE) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 7h 50m (5,861 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $463 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Male →2 lounges at Male AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Malé to Shanghai

Carriers on MLE–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Malé to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $463 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $325. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$56727 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$408 · 2 stops23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$57019 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$344 · 2 stops18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$59031 Dec 2026 · China Eastern$325 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$5907 Jan 2027 · China Eastern$331 · 1 stop12 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$4638 Feb 2027 · China Eastern$378 · 1 stop18 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$58927 Mar 2027 · China Eastern$327 · 1 stop18 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$59613 Apr 2027 · China Eastern$355 · 1 stop23 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $344 for November 2026, $325 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Malé 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

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

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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Frequently asked questions — Malé to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Malé to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Malé (MLE) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 7h 50m, covering 5,861 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Malé from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Velana International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5,861 km (3,642 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Malé to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MLE–PVG route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Malé to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MLE–PVG was $463 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 8 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Shanghai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $325 one-way, against $408 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Malé to Shanghai?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $325 with one stop against $463 nonstop, a saving of $138. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Malé to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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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