Shanghai, China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia flights

Flights starting at £100. Choose between AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, or Spring Airlines to find the best price.

Make your travel wishlist, we'll do the rest
Hidden deals
Effortless booking
Travel hacking

One-way trips

Round trips

Shanghai PVGXiamen XMNShanghai PVG
£206
Mailbox
Receive exclusive deals by email
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Book your trip to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Kuala Lumpur - Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Lumpur - One Utama, or Kuala Lumpur Central Train Station. The distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 3800 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Hong Kong Airlines. Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur have 401 direct flights per week.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 18.09 - Sun 24.09

AirlineMon 18.09Tue 19.09Wed 20.09Thu 21.09Fri 22.09Sat 23.09Sun 24.09
2222122
---11---112
1111---11

Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.09 - Sun 01.10

AirlineMon 25.09Tue 26.09Wed 27.09Thu 28.09Fri 29.09Sat 30.09Sun 01.10
3333333
---122142
1111111

Weekly direct flights for Mon 02.10 - Sun 08.10

AirlineMon 02.10Tue 03.10Wed 04.10Thu 05.10Fri 06.10Sat 07.10Sun 08.10
3333333
1121121
AirAsia
1111111

Weekly direct flights for Mon 09.10 - Sun 15.10

AirlineMon 09.10Tue 10.10Wed 11.10Thu 12.10Fri 13.10Sat 14.10Sun 15.10
3333333
1111111
11111---1

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
AirAsiaAXMAKYes0
0
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYesNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo0
0
Hong Kong AirlinesCRKHXYesNo

Malaysia COVID-19 travel restrictions

Your trip summary

Departure

Visa requirements
  • Visa on arrival may be available
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Malaysia
  • Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Malaysia

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visa on arrival may be available
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

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
What airports are near Shanghai?
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
What flights operate between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Shanghai

Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Popular routes

Find the best connection from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
Search flights, trains & buses

We hack the system,
you fly for less