Penang, MalaysiaShanghai, China

Flights from Penang to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 5h 4m (3,648 km). Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $158 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 Penang →2 lounges at Penang Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Penang to Shanghai

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

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Penang to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $158 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $151. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	—	$160 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$19928 Nov 2026 · Shanghai Airlines	$151 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$1994 Dec 2026 · Shanghai Airlines	—
Mar 2027	$15824 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines	—
Apr 2027	$1851 Apr 2027 · Shanghai Airlines	$168 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $151 for November 2026, $158 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

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

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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 — Penang to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Penang to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 5h 4m, covering 3,648 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 Penang from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Penang International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3,648 km (2,267 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Penang to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEN–PVG route include Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Penang to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEN–PVG was $158 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Mar 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 Penang to Shanghai?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $151 one-way, against $199 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Penang to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $151 with one stop against $158 nonstop, a saving of $7. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Malaysia 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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