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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.£69 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 7 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £69, select.
Shanghai.£69 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £69, select.
Shanghai.£69 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 20 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £69, select.
Shanghai.£69 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £69, select.
Shanghai.£79 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 21 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Shanghai.£79 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Shanghai.£79 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 11 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Shanghai.£80 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £80, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Nov
from £68
Dec
from £68
Jan
from £78
Feb
from £69
Mar
from £78
Apr
from £78
May
from £68
Jun
from £79
Jul
from £144
Aug
from £158
Sep
from £141

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£68
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week61

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai is £122. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai.
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai.
As of October 2024, there are 61 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £122.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shanghai on Monday, 3 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Philippine Airlines and AirAsia X offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur International

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  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur International to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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