Flights from Shanghai to Penang

Flight deals from Shanghai to Penang

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Penang, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

George Town.R 3,878 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Penang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Penang on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,878, select.

Flying from Shanghai to Penang

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	R 1,817, George Town
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	5 hrs, 39 mins
Cheapest airport to fly from	Shanghai Pudong
Most popular airline	China Eastern

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Penang

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Penang. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from R 3,878 and one-way tickets from R 1,817 one-way. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly from Shanghai Pudong into George Town

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to Penang are from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Penang Airport.

Fly in January

We crunched the flight calendar and found the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Penang is currently January.

Fly on a Friday

From our data, we can see that Friday seems to be the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Penang.

Flex your dates for the best rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the cheapest day of the year to fly from Shanghai to anywhere you choose in Penang.

Watch as fares rise and fall

With Price Alerts, we'll let you know when flight prices from Shanghai to Penang go up or down so you can book when the time is just right.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the average Shanghai to Penang flight price?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Shanghai to Penang we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like R 3,885 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Penang ticket price of R 5,897.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Penang?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Penang is currently October.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Penang on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

Are there any direct flights from Shanghai to Penang?

Shanghai Pudong Airport offers direct flights to Penang.

If I'm flying from Shanghai, where in Penang is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest city in Penang to fly into is George Town. The cheapest airport serving George Town at the moment is Penang.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Penang?

The average flight time between Shanghai and Penang is 5 hours and 39 minutes.