RM 358 Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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The cheapest plane tickets to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK recently.
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03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 737AirAsia
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Wed, 18 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 746AirAsia
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Tue, 17 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
18:35 - 04:45BKI-PVG
10h 10m1 stop
RM 809
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Tue, 17 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
03:30 - 13:10BKI-PVG
9h 40m1 stop
RM 898
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Sun, 22 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec
09:50 - 02:30SHA-BKI
16h 40m1 stop
03:30 - 18:10BKI-SHA
14h 40m1 stop
RM 1,001China Southern
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Fri, 20 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec
08:50 - 18:00SHA-BKI
9h 10m1 stop
03:30 - 17:25BKI-SHA
13h 55m1 stop
RM 1,006China Southern
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Sun, 22 Dec - Fri, 27 Dec
01:35 - 13:30PVG-BKI
11h 55m1 stop
18:00 - 04:45BKI-PVG
10h 45m1 stop
RM 1,082AirAsia X
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Tue, 17 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 06:00BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,095China Eastern
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Tue, 24 Dec - Mon, 30 Dec
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
RM 2,333China Eastern
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Mon, 16 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
01:35 - 13:30PVG-BKI
11h 55m1 stop
15:15 - 04:45BKI-PVG
13h 30m1 stop
RM 3,647AirAsia X
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Sun, 26 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
RM 358AirAsia
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Tue, 17 Dec
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
RM 375AirAsia
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Mon, 9 Dec
01:35 - 12:40PVG-BKI
11h 05m1 stop
RM 518
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Mon, 9 Dec
06:00 - 02:15PVG-BKI
20h 15m1 stop
RM 550
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Wed, 15 Jan
06:55 - 02:30PVG-BKI
19h 35m1 stop
RM 554China Southern
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Fri, 20 Dec
09:50 - 18:00SHA-BKI
8h 10m1 stop
RM 559China Southern
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Fri, 20 Dec
01:35 - 13:30PVG-BKI
11h 55m1 stop
RM 559AirAsia X
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Sun, 15 Dec
01:35 - 13:30PVG-BKI
11h 55m1 stop
RM 657AirAsia X
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Wed, 18 Dec
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
RM 822China Eastern
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Thu, 19 Dec
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,542China Eastern
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Fri, 17 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 737AirAsia
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Wed, 18 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 746AirAsia
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Tue, 17 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 760AirAsia
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Mon, 16 Dec - Mon, 6 Jan
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 764AirAsia
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Wed, 18 Dec - Thu, 26 Dec
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 06:00BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,095China Eastern
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Tue, 24 Dec - Mon, 30 Dec
03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI
4h 40mdirect
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
RM 1,099
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Sat, 30 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG
4h 30mdirect
RM 1,117
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Sat, 4 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
RM 1,193Shanghai Airlines
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Sat, 4 Jan - Fri, 10 Jan
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
RM 1,359Shanghai Airlines
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Mon, 23 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
RM 2,333China Eastern
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Mon, 16 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan

Flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu cost RM 325 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Kota Kinabalu. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 798.

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is December, where tickets cost RM 880 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets is RM 2,404 and RM 2,373 respectively.

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

The average 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at RM 566 on average

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Cheapest flight

RM 358
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu was RM 80 for a one-way ticket and RM 165 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Shanghai you will be using one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

    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 Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

    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 Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top airline flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
6.9
China EasternOverall score based on 221 reviews
6.8Comfort
7.5Crew
6.1Entertainment
6.3Food
7.3Boarding
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentSam, Nov 2024SZX - PVG
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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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/12Tue
directAirAsia
4h 40mPVG-BKI
RM 358
9/12Mon
directAirAsia
4h 40mPVG-BKI
RM 375
9/12Mon
1 stop
11h 05mPVG-BKI
RM 518
15/1Wed
1 stop
20h 15mPVG-BKI
RM 550
20/12Fri
1 stopChina Southern
19h 35mPVG-BKI
RM 554
20/12Fri
1 stopChina Southern
8h 10mSHA-BKI
RM 559
15/12Sun
1 stopAirAsia X
11h 55mPVG-BKI
RM 559
18/12Wed
1 stopAirAsia X
11h 55mPVG-BKI
RM 657
19/12Thu
directChina Eastern
4h 30mPVG-BKI
RM 822
17/1Fri
directChina Eastern
4h 30mPVG-BKI
RM 1,542

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