Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Shanghai, China
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Cheapest one-way trip | £126 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £147 |
Cheapest round-trip | £232 |
Average round-trip | £289 |
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Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Kuala Lumpur - Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Lumpur - One Utama, or Kuala Lumpur Central Train Station when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai is 3800 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting The Bund, Shanghai, China, and Chongming.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 04.12 - Sun 10.12
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 11.12 - Sun 17.12
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 18.12 - Sun 24.12
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.12 - Sun 31.12
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Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| AirAsia | AXM | AK | Yes | 0 0 |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | 0 0 |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes | No |
| Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | ZH | Yes | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No | 0 0 |
China COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Malaysia can enter Mainland China, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in China in our dedicated Stories article.
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