Flights Shanghai (Pudong) → Penang
As of October 2026, economy flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang have a typical range USD 324–2337, median USD 534. Full range across all 149 offers: USD 217–3425. We found 38% of 149 offers from budget carriers (around USD 482) and 62% from full-service carriers (around USD 539).
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai (Pudong) → Penang
Based on 149 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai (Pudong) → Penang
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Airlines | Included | USD 80 | — |
| XiamenAir | Included | Included | — |
| AirAsia | Included | USD 97 | — |
| Sichuan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | — | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | USD 120 | — |
| BatikAir Malaysia | — | — | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Juneyao Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Philippine 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 Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang cost?
Based on 149 offers · October 2026
Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang flights ranged from USD 217 to USD 3425 across 149 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 378 and premium fares around 2944 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 149 offers.
These 149 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 USD 433 and USD 857
What hidden fees do Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang routes. The breakdown below is based on 149 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| 9C | 105 | 48% |
| MF | 0 | 0% |
| AK | 105 | 39% |
| 3U | 0 | 0% |
| MU | 33 | 3% |
| FM | 120 | 42% |
| OD | 48 | 15% |
| CX | 50 | 10% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| SQ | 20 | 4% |
| HO | 0 | 0% |
| CZ | 30 | 5% |
| MH | 15 | 2% |
| PR | 15 | 2% |
| CA | 30 | 2% |
FM: base ~USD 167 + fees USD 120 = ~USD 287 total. Malaysia Airlines: base ~USD 524 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 539 total.
FM's USD 120 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Malaysia Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 357 base difference shrinks to USD 252 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.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang?
19 airlines flew Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. 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 (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 9C | 1 | — | 217 | 105 (48%) |
 AK | 1 | — | 268 | 105 (39%) |
 FM | 2 | — | 287 | 120 (42%) |
 3U | 2 | 287–299 | 293 | 0 (0%) |
 OD | 4 | 297–318 | 315 | 48 (15%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 1 | — | 325 | n/a |
 Shenzhen | 7 | 343–879 | 343 | n/a |
 Air China | 1 | — | 343 | n/a |
 HO | 1 | — | 371 | 0 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 13 | 363–904 | 448 | 20 (4%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 10 | 324–538 | 475 | 50 (11%) |
 MF | 9 | 297–647 | 480 | 0 (0%) |
 Thai Airways | 4 | 359–1722 | 482 | 0 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 7 | 502–884 | 539 | 15 (3%) |
 ZH | 6 | 362–830 | 596 | n/a |
 China Southern | 15 | 435–876 | 658 | 30 (5%) |
 China Eastern | 36 | 421–2874 | 821 | 33 (4%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 2 | 613–1072 | 842 | 15 (2%) |
 Air China | 27 | 711–2824 | 928 | 30 (3%) |
Where do the best Shanghai (Pudong) → Penang 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: Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang flights
- Shanghai (Pudong)–Penang had 149 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 534.
- FM charges 8.0x more in ancillary fees than PR — USD 120 vs USD 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 429 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 343. 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 Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang cost?
- Based on 149 offers analyzed, Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang flights range from USD 217 to USD 3425, with a median price of USD 534. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 31 to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang including all fees?
- 9C has the lowest median fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang at USD 217 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai (Pudong)–Penang 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 USD 343. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang routes?
- Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang has 19 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 217 to USD 3425 across 149 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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