Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Malé

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Malé, including China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, and Emirates. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Malé according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Malé: One way flights from $320, round trip flights from $631. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Malé are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Malé

The distance between Shanghai and Malé is approximately 5,819.94 km. It takes around 8 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Malé. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$186
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$397
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance5,819.94 km
Average flight time8 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Malé route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Malé

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Malé?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Malé purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Malé is January, with an average price of $306; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $588.

$588
$447
$306
$165
    Cheapest
  • $385
    Mar
  • $384
    Apr
  • $368
    May
  • $400
    Jun
  • $581
    Jul
  • $348
    Aug
  • $482
    Sep
  • $467
    Oct
  • $406
    Nov
  • $315
    Dec
  • $306
    Jan
  • $588
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Malé?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Malé purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Malé are found during December, with an average price of $684. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to $1,619.

$1,619
$1,152
$684
$217
    Cheapest
  • $839
    Mar
  • $824
    Apr
  • $823
    May
  • $928
    Jun
  • $1,021
    Jul
  • $714
    Aug
  • $1,272
    Sep
  • $850
    Oct
  • $1,002
    Nov
  • $684
    Dec
  • $898
    Jan
  • $1,619
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Malé?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Malé on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Malé is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

$536
$422
$308
$194
  • $384
    Mon
  • $308
    Tue
  • $407
    Wed
  • $427
    Thu
  • $452
    Fri
  • $416
    Sat
  • $536
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Malé (SHA-MLE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as $186 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to MLE on Thu, May 14), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $397 departing on Wed, Mar 18 and returning on Wed, Mar 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Malé with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Emirates AirAsia X Berhad Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 8 hours 35 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Malé (MLE).
  • 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 Malé 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Malé. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- MU235 (12:40)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Malé, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 14, with one-way flights priced at just $186.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Malé travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Malé is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Malé on March 17, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at $121.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Malé, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Velana International Airport (PVG-MLE) is by far the most common option on this route: Velana International Airport (MLE).
  • The time difference between Malé and Shanghai is 3h.
  • 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to Malé

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Malé?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Malé on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, AirAsia X offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Malé, with an average price of $263.

$70
$263
$457
$651
$844
AirAsia X
$263
AirAsia X
Xiamen Airlines
$314
Xiamen Airlines
Maldivian
$429
Maldivian
Malaysia Airlines
$438
Malaysia Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
$825
China Eastern Airlines
Singapore Airlines
$844
Singapore Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Malé?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Malé for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Malé depart on Tuesday, and the fewest flights depart on Thursday.

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4
2
0
Highest
4
Mon
6
Tue
4
Wed
2
Thu
5
Fri
3
Sat
4
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.