Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Penang

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Penang?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Penang with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines China Eastern Airlines Shanghai Airlines 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 Shanghai to Penang?

  It takes about 5 hours 43 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Penang.

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Penang 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 Shanghai to Penang?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 21 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Penang. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1365 (17:28) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8597 (01:56) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM877 (01:56)

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Penang on November 20, 2025 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at US$193.

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

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

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Penang?

  The time difference between Penang and Shanghai is 0h.

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

  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.