Flights Penang → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Penang to Shanghai have a typical range MYR 2121–3003, median MYR 2585. Full range across all 237 offers: MYR 1150–5370. We analyzed 237 offers from 16 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Penang → Shanghai
Based on 237 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Penang → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · MYR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Airlines | — | — | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Sichuan Airlines | Included | — | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| AirAsia | MYR 20 | MYR 70 | — |
| Juneyao Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Shenzhen Airlines | Included | — | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Penang to Shanghai cost?
Based on 237 offers · October 2026
Penang to Shanghai flights ranged from MYR 1150 to MYR 5370 across 237 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 237 offers.
These 237 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between MYR 2267 and MYR 2836
What hidden fees do Penang to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Penang to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 237 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (MYR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| 9C | 78 | 3% |
| CX | 70 | 3% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| 3U | 0 | 0% |
| MU | 114 | 4% |
| FM | 294 | 12% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| AK | 62 | 2% |
| HO | 0 | 0% |
| ZH | 0 | 0% |
| CZ | 30 | 1% |
| SQ | 28 | 1% |
| CA | 30 | 1% |
FM: base ~MYR 2012 + fees MYR 294 = ~MYR 2306 total. Malaysia Airlines: base ~MYR 2761 + fees MYR 15 = ~MYR 2776 total.
FM's MYR 294 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Malaysia Airlines's lower-fee model — the MYR 749 base difference shrinks to MYR 470 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
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16 airlines flew Penang to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (MYR) | Median (MYR) | Fees (MYR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shenzhen | 6 | — | 1150 | n/a |
 3U | 8 | 1934–2121 | 2041 | 0 (0%) |
 Hong Kong Express | 6 | 2098–2444 | 2259 | n/a |
 FM | 10 | 2198–2875 | 2306 | 294 (13%) |
 9C | 15 | 1911–2538 | 2313 | 78 (3%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 46 | 2236–3037 | 2341 | 70 (3%) |
 HO | 9 | 2292–2805 | 2471 | 0 (0%) |
 Thai Airways | 19 | 2115–3002 | 2596 | 0 (0%) |
 MF | 4 | 2236–2830 | 2603 | n/a |
 AK | 16 | 2268–2915 | 2706 | 62 (2%) |
 ZH | 18 | 2452–3048 | 2748 | 0 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 8 | 2603–3180 | 2767 | 28 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 24 | 2373–3105 | 2776 | 15 (1%) |
 China Eastern | 24 | 2195–3012 | 2780 | 114 (4%) |
 China Southern | 23 | 2585–2932 | 2828 | 30 (1%) |
 Air China | 1 | — | 5370 | 30 (1%) |
Where do the best Penang → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Penang to Shanghai flights
- Penang–Shanghai had 237 offers analyzed. Median price: MYR 2585.
- FM charges 19.6x more in ancillary fees than MH — MYR 294 vs MYR 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced MYR 1109 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was MYR 1543. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Penang to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 237 offers analyzed, Penang to Shanghai flights range from MYR 1150 to MYR 5370, with a median price of MYR 2585. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Penang to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add MYR 58 to the base fare on Penang to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Penang to Shanghai including all fees?
- Shenzhen has the lowest median fare on Penang to Shanghai at MYR 1150 (median across 6 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Penang–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was MYR 1543. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Penang to Shanghai routes?
- Penang to Shanghai has 16 airlines competing, creating a price range from MYR 1150 to MYR 5370 across 237 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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