RM 351 Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

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Cheap Flight Deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (BKI-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai.
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21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
RM 640AirAsia
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Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
16:55 - 04:45BKI-PVG
11h 50m1 stop
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
RM 725
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Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
19:05 - 14:10BKI-SHA
19h 05m1 stop
21:50 - 18:00SHA-BKI
20h 10m1 stop
RM 969China Southern
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Mon, 24 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
03:30 - 14:10BKI-SHA
10h 40m1 stop
13:50 - 02:30SHA-BKI
12h 40m1 stop
RM 982China Southern
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Sun, 23 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
01:30 - 06:00BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,140China Eastern
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Sun, 9 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,658China Eastern
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Fri, 28 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
01:30 - 06:00BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,960Shanghai Airlines
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Mon, 27 Jan - Fri, 7 Feb
04:00 - 14:15BKI-PVG
10h 15m1 stop
16:05 - 11:10PVG-BKI
19h 05m1 stop
RM 2,343Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 24 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
RM 2,501Shanghai Airlines
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Fri, 28 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
14:40 - 01:05BKI-PVG
10h 25m1 stop
15:25 - 00:40PVG-BKI
9h 15m1 stop
RM 2,654Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 29 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai cost RM 644 and was between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Hangzhou (HGH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 644.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai is November, where tickets cost RM 825 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 1,915 and RM 1,744 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at RM 1,507 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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RM 351
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai was RM 78 for a one-way ticket and RM 142 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    Kota Kinabalu is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Kota Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Monday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines

AirAsia, China Eastern, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
China SouthernOverall score based on 90 reviews
8.0Boarding
8.4Crew
7.7Entertainment
7.5Food
7.8Comfort
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The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024CAN - FOC
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The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

bring your own movies. Download your own entertainment and games before flying

I was given a middle row seat and the plane was a small 737-800. Much too cramped for a full flight of over 5.5hours.

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/3Sat
directAirAsia
4h 30mBKI-PVG
RM 351
13/3Thu
directAirAsia
4h 30mBKI-PVG
RM 369
15/3Sat
1 stop
11h 55mBKI-PVG
RM 419
15/3Sat
1 stopChina Southern
16h 20mBKI-PVG
RM 541
15/3Sat
1 stopChina Southern
26h 30mBKI-PVG
RM 545
14/3Fri
directChina Eastern
4h 25mBKI-PVG
RM 689
27/3Thu
directShanghai Airlines
4h 25mBKI-PVG
RM 816
14/3Fri
directShanghai Airlines
4h 25mBKI-PVG
RM 843
12/3Wed
directChina Eastern
4h 25mBKI-PVG
RM 856
15/3Sat
2 stops
20h 15mBKI-SHA
RM 3,393

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Last minute flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stop
20h 10mBKI-SHA
28/12Sat
multi-stop
28h 35mSHA-BKI
RM 1,316
23/12Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
18h 05mBKI-PVG
28/12Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
30h 05mPVG-BKI
RM 1,388
23/12Mon
multi-stop
26h 30mBKI-PVG
28/12Sat
multi-stop
21h 15mPVG-BKI
RM 1,487
23/12Mon
multi-stop
19h 05mBKI-SHA
28/12Sat
multi-stop
23h 55mSHA-BKI
RM 1,518
23/12Mon
multi-stop
18h 05mBKI-PVG
28/12Sat
direct
4h 30mPVG-BKI
RM 1,744
23/12Mon
multi-stop
27h 45mBKI-PVG
28/12Sat
multi-stop
21h 15mPVG-BKI
RM 1,974
23/12Mon
multi-stop
29h 20mBKI-PVG
27/12Fri
multi-stop
11h 55mPVG-BKI
RM 2,226
23/12Mon
multi-stop
27h 45mBKI-PVG
27/12Fri
multi-stop
11h 55mPVG-BKI
RM 2,712

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