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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 282 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 282, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 283 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 283, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 283 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 283, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 285 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 285, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 287 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 287, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 287 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 287, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 289 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 289, select.
Kuala Lumpur.SAR 326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 326, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from SAR 285
Jun
from SAR 282
Jul
from SAR 289
Aug
from SAR 283
Sep
from SAR 287
Oct
from SAR 283
Nov
from SAR 287
Dec
from SAR 329
Jan
from SAR 326
Feb
from SAR 331
Mar
from SAR 330
Apr
from SAR 607

Direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur routes

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

Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 282
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week340

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

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is SAR 596. 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 39 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
As of May 2025, there are 774 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 596.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 39 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is AirAsia X .

How to find cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai

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