Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to China from RM 633

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to China

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2026.

Wed 17/622:55
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 25m
AirAsia
Tue 23/603:00
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/5RM 1,022
Fri 5/620:05
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 15m
AirAsia
Thu 11/600:25
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 2/5RM 1,026
Fri 5/620:05
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 15m
AirAsia
Fri 3/700:25
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 4/5RM 1,058
Thu 4/620:05
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 15m
AirAsia
Fri 3/700:25
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 4/5RM 1,062
Sat 13/620:05
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 15m
AirAsia
Sat 20/600:25
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/5RM 1,069
Tue 17/1115:05
BKI
-
HGH
Nonstop4h 25m
AirAsia
Tue 24/1120:35
HGH
-
BKI
Nonstop4h 20m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/5RM 1,069
Mon 12/1001:45
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 30m
China Southern
Mon 19/1021:20
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 7/5RM 1,073
Tue 13/1022:35
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1010:40
CAN
-
BKI
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5RM 1,105
Fri 5/620:05
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/614:25
CAN
-
BKI
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5RM 1,132
Wed 28/1019:05
BKI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Sun 8/1118:05
PVG
-
BKI
1 stop23h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 7/5RM 1,136
Wed 28/1019:05
BKI
-
SHA
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Sun 8/1119:05
SHA
-
BKI
1 stop22h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 7/5RM 1,136
Thu 11/620:05
BKI
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 15m
AirAsia
Mon 22/600:25
CAN
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 2/5RM 1,140

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to China flight deals. Data was last updated 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,022

One-way from

RM 633

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,109

Good round-trip deal

RM 937 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 517 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 17/6-23/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to China
Search Deals
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 14/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to China
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 405 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 165 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to China.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to China.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kota Kinabalu to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluGuangzhou

BKI - CAN

BKICAN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/6

20:05-23:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 22/6

00:25-03:35

Nonstop3h 10m

RM 1,140

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/10

01:45-15:25

1 stop13h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

14:50-00:30

1 stop9h 40m

RM 1,274

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/10

01:45-20:30

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/10

06:55-00:30

1 stop17h 35m

RM 1,321

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/8

19:20-11:20

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/8

08:50-00:30

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,337

Kota KinabaluHangzhou

BKI - HGH

BKIHGH

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 28/5

16:15-20:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Hangzhou

Mon 1/6

21:45-02:05

Nonstop4h 20m

RM 1,427

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/6

19:20-14:20

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

14:50-18:20

1 stop27h 30m

RM 1,451

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21/10

01:45-09:20

1 stop7h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/10

21:50-18:00

1 stop20h 10m

RM 1,510

Kota KinabaluHangzhou

BKI - HGH

BKIHGH

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/6

16:15-20:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Hangzhou

Thu 11/6

21:45-02:05

Nonstop4h 20m

RM 1,533

Kota KinabaluGuangzhou

BKI - CAN

BKICAN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 26/5

22:35-02:00

Nonstop3h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 31/5

00:25-03:35

Nonstop3h 10m

RM 1,616

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/6

19:20-12:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

08:50-18:20

1 stop9h 30m

RM 1,632

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/5

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Kota Kinabalu with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to China

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China (average of RM 381). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to China in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 May 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to China in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to China. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to China flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to China delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to China flights?

Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 7 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern,China Eastern, andAirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.3
Good
211 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?

    For a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to China in 3h 15m. Fly via AirAsia, China Southern, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. There are 1963 km between Kota Kinabalu and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 337. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to China for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to China?

    Most travellers choose Kota Kinabalu - Guangzhou Baiyun, Kota Kinabalu - Beijing Capital or Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl when deciding on the best route from Kota Kinabalu to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China (average of RM 381). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to China in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 6 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 488AverageRM 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Scoot flights
AirAsiaCheapestRM 553AverageRM 1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Search AirAsia flights
China SouthernCheapestRM 557AverageRM 1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
XiamenAirCheapestRM 834AverageRM 1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Search XiamenAir flights
China EasternCheapestRM 980AverageRM 1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 995AverageRM 1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
Search Shanghai Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Deals for Kota Kinabalu to China flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to China?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to China from Kota Kinabalu.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kota Kinabalu to China with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Kota Kinabalu to China flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.