Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Shanghai, China

Flights starting at £110. Choose between AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, or Spring Airlines to find the best price.

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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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
AirAsiaAXMAKYes0
0
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYesNo
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYesNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo0
0

China COVID-19 travel restrictions

Your trip summary

Departure

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in public

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Malaysia
  • Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Malaysia
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in public
  • Health screening on arrival

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