Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur takes around 5.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 3800 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£91
Cheapest round-trip	£171
Average round-trip	£195
Nonstop flights in October	£79 – £401
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral	28-33 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 15–20 min	fastest to city center
KLIA Transit to KL Sentral	35-39 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 20–30 min	stops at intermediate stations
Airport Coach to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 12 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 3)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Aerobus to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 10 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metered Taxi	45-75 min	RM 75 – RM 120; metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	45-75 min	RM 60 – RM 100; varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-75 min	RM 150 – RM 300; pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Shanghai Airlines	3	5	5	5	4	5	3
China Eastern Airlines	3	5	5	5	4	5	3
Spring Airlines	2	3	3	3	1	1	1
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	1	1	1	1	---	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 106 total	Daily flights: 15.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	4	4	4	3	1	---	1
Spring Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	1	1	---	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	---	1	1	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	1	2	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 45 total	Daily flights: 6.43 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	2	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	---	1	2	---	---
Spring Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
AirAsia	1	1	1	---	1	---	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	1	1	---	1	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	---	---
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 24 total	Daily flights: 3.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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