Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,500–18,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
KUL - PVG
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 15,500 Pts + $79.8
2026-11-15
KUL - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 17,500 Pts + $40.3
2026-11-17
KUL - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 17,500 Pts + $40.3
2026-11-19
KUL - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 17,500 Pts + $40.3
2026-11-09
KUL - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 18,500 Pts + $113
2026-11-17
KUL - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 18,500 Pts + $113.1
Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
2,345 mi
3,774 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Shanghai is in the same time zone as Kuala Lumpur.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
KUL · Kuala Lumpur Intl
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kuala Lumpur - Hangzhou · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Kuala Lumpur - Ninbo · Ninbo is 95 mi from Shanghai
Flights Singapore - Shanghai · Singapore is 185 mi from Kuala Lumpur
Premium cabin flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
KUL - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $144.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
KUL - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $144.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
KUL - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $145
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
KUL - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $145.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
KUL - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $145.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
KUL - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $145.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.
Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai are about 2,345 miles (3,774 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,345-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is in the same time zone as Kuala Lumpur.
Departures from Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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