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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 166 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.128 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 128 €, select.
Shanghai.141 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Shanghai.142 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Shanghai.143 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Shanghai.154 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Shanghai.164 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 164 €, select.
Shanghai.166 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Shanghai.167 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Shanghai.167 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Shanghai.174 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Shanghai.174 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Shanghai.174 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Shanghai.174 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Shanghai.174 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Shanghai.174 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Shanghai.180 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from 143 €
Apr
from 166 €
May
from 141 €
Jun
from 164 €
Jul
from 189 €
Aug
from 186 €
Sep
from 174 €
Oct
from 167 €
Nov
from 174 €
Dec
from 186 €
Jan
from 174 €
Feb
from 229 €

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong

Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from 189 €
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from 128 €
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Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found128 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineShanghai Airlines
Average flights per week100

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong is 128 €. 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 32 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong.
Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern and Spring Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong.
As of March 2026, there are 100 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 32 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 Pudong 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong is AirAsia X .

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Kuala Lumpur. Explore your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when planning your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.

  • Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai (where Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.

  • The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with 49 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from KUL to PVG is the 1:55am China Eastern Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 11:15pm with AirAsia X.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to PVG. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) operate out of this terminal.

  • You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport leaving from KUL. Head off on your trip with any of these:

  • The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Shanghai Airlines from KUL to PVG.

  • Among carriers on this route, AirAsia X is the most consistent for on-time landings.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to PVG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)

    • Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)

  • Located around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

  • 58.65% of flights that leave from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Penang International Airport (PEN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) departing Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.

  • You can get to SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to PVG flight:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.97%.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Currently, 68 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 128 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to PVG.

  • Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring cheap Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Save money on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book a Kuala Lumpur to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.

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