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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Find cheap airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Choose from 6 carriers that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia X. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia X.
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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: One way flights from AED 857, round trip flights from AED 1,346. Cheapest next 3 months.

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Flight Info | Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai is about 3,731.25 km. It takes around 5 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is March. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 450
Cheapest return ticket price AED 724
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 3,731.25 km
Average flight time 5 hours 35 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flights: Sep 21 to Sep 28 — one way flight prices from AED 306.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,185.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 5 hours 35 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA): AirAsia X Berhad, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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