Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to George Town

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to George Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$282	XiamenAir 1 stop 10 hr Sun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to George Town is currently $282
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Tue, May 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to George Town is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$328	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to George Town is currently $328
Last-minute weekend getaway	$313	Spring Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to George Town is currently $313
Cheapest business class flights	$1,094	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 21 — Fri, May 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to George Town is currently $1,094

Fastest flight	5 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to George Town takes 5 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to George Town is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $220–360
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–365

Popular airlines from Shanghai to George Town

Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PEN Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $328

Typical price: $220–570

5 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PEN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $365

Typical price: $350–720

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - PEN Every Wed, Sat, Sun
China Southern

from $330

Typical price: $355–610

73 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PEN Every day
Singapore Airlines

63 weekly connecting flights

PVG - PEN Every day
Shenzhen

from $362

Typical price: $300–760

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - PEN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near George Town

Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang Malaysia 23 min 9 mi
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 34 min 54 mi
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

Ipoh Malaysia 2 hr 6 min 78 mi
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 56 min 178 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to George Town

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to George Town are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $220 to $360.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $282. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to George Town is $328, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to George Town is $365, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to George Town is $330, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Shenzhen flight from Shanghai to George Town is $362, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to George Town starts at $282 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Tue, May 5.

5 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to George Town.

Tropical Penang is hot year-round with a short dry season Jan–Feb. The rest of the year is wet, with the heaviest rain falling Sep–Nov. The busiest month is Dec. Notable annual events include the lively Hindu festival Thaipusam (Jan), Chinese New Year (dates vary), and the Hungry Ghost Festival (dates vary), a carnivalesque Chinese celebration that lasts a month.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to George Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to George Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to George Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, Shanghai Airlines is the most popular. Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 73 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to George Town are:

Spring offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
Singapore Airlines offers 63 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
Shenzhen offers 39 connecting flights per week. Shenzhen flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and George Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with XiamenAir from $282. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to George Town is $328, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Shanghai to George Town is $365, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to George Town is $330, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Shenzhen flight from Shanghai to George Town is $362, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 26.

Shanghai Airlines, Spring and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to George Town.

There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to George Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to George Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and George Town at price $313 is offered by Spring from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Shanghai Airlines, Spring and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to George Town.

There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to George Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to George Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to George Town on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and George Town start at $328 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to George Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and George Town start at $1,094 from Thu, May 21 to Fri, May 29 with Juneyao Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and George Town start at $282 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to George Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and George Town starts at $313 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and George Town at price $313 is offered by Spring from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to George Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.