Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur

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When is it cheapest to fly?

Oct: from €76 — show this month's calendar €76 OctNov: from €103 — show this month's calendar €103 NovDec: from €100 — show this month's calendar €100 DecJan: from €103 — show this month's calendar €103 JanFeb: from €104 — show this month's calendar €104 FebMar: from €105 — show this month's calendar €105 MarApr: from €102 — show this month's calendar €102 AprMay: from €105 — show this month's calendar €105 May

How the cheapest fare moved

Oct 6: €75 €75 Sep 29 Oct 6 low €75 · high €188

Departure-day prices · October 2027 Shanghai → Kuala Lumpur

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Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur — climate

Jan: ~31°C daytime, 28 rainy days 31° JanFeb: ~33°C daytime, 21 rainy days 33° FebMar: ~33°C daytime, 29 rainy days 33° MarApr: ~32°C daytime, 28 rainy days 32° AprMay: ~32°C daytime, 24 rainy days 32° MayJun: ~33°C daytime, 15 rainy days 33° JunJul: ~35°C daytime, 12 rainy days 35° JulAug: ~33°C daytime, 21 rainy days 33° AugSep: ~33°C daytime, 21 rainy days 33° SepOct: ~33°C daytime, 18 rainy days 33° OctNov: ~32°C daytime, 25 rainy days 32° NovDec: ~31°C daytime, 25 rainy days 31° Dec

Best value: Oct — fares from €76 and ~33°C daytime.

Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur start around €76 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €76–106, based on 28 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Shanghai → Kuala Lumpur; direct flights available (e.g. OD). · Based on 28 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to Kuala Lumpur

Fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours — refreshed daily.

Oct 10 – Oct 14 Spring Airlines · Direct · 5h 40m €192 Book
Oct 11 – Oct 19 Spring Airlines · Direct · 5h 40m €200 Book
Jan 12 – Jan 23 AirAsia X · Direct · 5h 55m €201 Book
Oct 14 – Oct 21 AirAsia X · Direct · 5h 40m €203 Book
Oct 13 – Oct 19 Batik Air Malaysia · Direct · 5h 40m €204 Book
Oct 8 – Oct 12 Batik Air Malaysia · Direct · 5h 40m €205 Book
Jan 14 – Jan 19 AirAsia X · Direct · 5h 55m €206 Book
Oct 23 – Oct 28 Spring Airlines · Direct · 5h 35m €207 Book

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

Wed ⛈️ 33° 24° 💧100%
Thu 🌧️ 33° 24° 💧98%
Fri ⛈️ 33° 24° 💧100%
Sat 🌧️ 31° 24° 💧100%
Sun 🌧️ 31° 24° 💧96%
Mon 🌧️ 32° 23° 💧98%
Tue 🌧️ 30° 24° 💧100%

Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur

3★+ hotels from €30/night (40 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur - South hotel · Kuala Lumpur
from €30/night★ 3
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ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre hotel · Kuala Lumpur
from €35/night★ 4
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Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur by Far East Hospitality hotel · Kuala Lumpur
from €38/night★ 4
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Good to know

Time differenceSame time zone
Time in the air5h 35m

Things to do in Kuala Lumpur

Top-rated tours and tickets from €37 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €100
Market Visit & Private Hands-on Cooking Class at Daun Senja★ 5.0 (52)
from €38
Batik Bag Painting Workshop by myBatik★ 5.0 (36)
from €141
Kuala Lumpur Private Tour: Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves★ 5.0 (28)
from €37
Sip & Paint Night★ 5.0 (26)
from €85
Elevate Your Senses: A Day of Wonders in Cameron Highlands!★ 5.0 (25)
from €129
Wonders of Kuala Lumpur City & Countryside + Batu Caves (Private Guided Tour)★ 5.0 (24)

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About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, called KL by locals, is Malaysia's federal capital and largest city at 6.5 million (city-proper population of 1.8 million). Kuala Lumpur is a cultural melting pot with some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, impressive shopping districts, food from all parts of the world, and natural wonders within day-trip distance.

Read the full Kuala Lumpur guide

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Round out the trip

eSIM for Kuala LumpurData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in Kuala LumpurCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-10-07. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.