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 5.5 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 AirAsia, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia 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 Singapore, Taipei, London, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

Question 5

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, Penang, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Perth, Tokyo, Auckland, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Melbourne, Langkawi, Kuching, Phuket City.

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, 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 Haji Ahmad Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

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, Batik Air Malaysia, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

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 Haji Ahmad Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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	£87
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£129
Cheapest round-trip	£193
Average round-trip	£235
Nonstop flights in June	£129 – £882

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
China Eastern Airlines	3	4	4	4	4	2	4
Malaysia Airlines	3	1	3	2	---	2	1
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	2	2	3	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	2	1	2	3	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	3	---	1	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	4	4	2	4	4	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	4	1	1	3	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06	Sun 30.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Malaysia Airlines	3	1	2	---	2	3	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Shenzhen Airlines	CSZ	ZH	Yes	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No

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January	30°C	22°C
February	31°C	22°C
March	31°C	22°C
April	31°C	23°C
May	31°C	23°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	31°C	23°C
November	30°C	23°C
December	30°C	22°C