Cheap Flights from Penang to Shanghai from US$145

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Shanghai (PEN-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Xiamen Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$145 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PEN to SHA on Fri, Jul 3), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$254 departing on Sat, Aug 15 and returning on Wed, Aug 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Penang to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Penang to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines Shanghai Airlines China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

  It takes about 5 hours 20 minutes to fly from Penang to Shanghai.

• When is the best time to book flights from Penang to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Penang to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 18 flight per week flying from Penang to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM878 (08:27) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/-/-/T/-/S -- HO1366 (23:55) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8598 (08:27)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Penang to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Penang to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jul 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$145.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Penang to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Penang to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Penang to Shanghai on June 18, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$105.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Penang?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Penang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PEN-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Penang and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Penang is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Penang to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.