Shanghai, ChinaPenang, Malaysia

Flights from Shanghai to Penang

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Penang (PEN) take about 5h 4m (3,648 km). Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $136 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Penang

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

Airport transfer

PEN → Penang, 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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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport · 16 lounges

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Trains, buses and taxi faresPEN to Penang: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Penang →4 drop-off points

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Penang

Carriers on PVG–PEN 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

Shanghai to Penang fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $136 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $102. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$26625 Oct 2026 · Juneyao Airlines	$178 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$18129 Nov 2026 · Shanghai Airlines	$104 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$1367 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines	$102 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$13715 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines	$102 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $104 for November 2026, $102 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

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

Based on weather and travel conditions in Malaysia

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

Peak season: March – October

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Penang flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Penang?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Penang (PEN) 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 Shanghai from Penang by air?

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

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Penang?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–PEN 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 Shanghai to Penang cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–PEN was $136 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 6 Dec 2026, 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 Shanghai to Penang?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $102 one-way, against $178 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 Shanghai to Penang?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $104 with one stop against $136 nonstop, a saving of $32. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Malaysia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malaysia 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 Penang?

The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

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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