Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
Cheap return flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
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Kuala Lumpur flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- AirAsia
- China Southern Airlines
- Malindo Air
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- China Eastern Airlines
These airlines fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
5 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Shanghai/Kuala Lumpur route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Kuala Lumpur and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. AirAsia is the average cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one way ticket for the route from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur on 16/02/2026 at 14:50 for £49.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 2,600 km flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
To find the best offers, book in advance and consider traveling during off-peak seasons. AirAsia is a popular and cheap airline for this route, with an average flight duration of 5 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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