How long does a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu take?

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. The quickest journey takes 4h 40m . Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 4h 30m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 17 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 73 for a one-way ticket and RM 142 for a return. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu.

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu were found on AirAsia (RM 640) and China Southern (RM 1,257).

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Cheap Flight Deals from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu 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.

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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu.

Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.

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03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI

4h 40mdirect

21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG

4h 30mdirect

RM 640AirAsia

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Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar

03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI

4h 40mdirect

14:50 - 00:20BKI-PVG

9h 30m1 stop

RM 734

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Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar

06:00 - 18:05PVG-BKI

12h 05m1 stop

21:50 - 02:20BKI-PVG

4h 30mdirect

RM 874

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Sat, 8 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar

01:35 - 12:40PVG-BKI

11h 05m1 stop

10:00 - 00:20BKI-PVG

14h 20m1 stop

RM 964

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Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar

03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI

4h 40mdirect

01:35 - 09:50BKI-PVG

8h 15m1 stop

RM 1,122

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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar

03:20 - 08:00PVG-BKI

4h 40mdirect

01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG

4h 25mdirect

RM 1,158

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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar

08:50 - 18:00SHA-BKI

9h 10m1 stop

19:05 - 10:10BKI-SHA

15h 05m1 stop

RM 1,257China Southern

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Sat, 8 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar

16:50 - 18:00SHA-BKI

25h 10m1 stop

23:30 - 13:15BKI-SHA

13h 45m1 stop

RM 1,365

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Wed, 5 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb

06:55 - 18:00PVG-BKI

11h 05m1 stop

19:05 - 20:45BKI-PVG

25h 40m2 stops

RM 1,505China Southern

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Sat, 8 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar

21:50 - 02:30SHA-BKI

28h 40m1 stop

03:30 - 15:15BKI-SHA

11h 45m1 stop

RM 1,672China Southern

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Wed, 5 Feb - Mon, 10 Feb

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.

Prices

Airlines

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu cost RM 790 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 790.

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kota Kinabalu, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

No, with an average price for the route of RM 899, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Cheapest flight	RM 329

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.

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 73 for a one-way ticket and RM 142 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu.
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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Direct departures

Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines