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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 587

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in August or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,106

One-way from

RM 587

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 1,119
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 16/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
24/6
  • 24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 25m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 355 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 118 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Tue 16/921:40BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Tue 23/903:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 11/6RM 1,106
Mon 15/901:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 24/920:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6RM 1,110
Mon 18/822:20BKI - PVG
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/801:35PVG - BKI
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6RM 1,170
Mon 18/822:20BKI - PVG
1 stop15h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 24/815:25PVG - BKI
1 stop9h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/6RM 1,376
Sun 17/803:30BKI - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Sun 24/818:20PVG - BKI
1 stop24h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6RM 1,486
Thu 10/719:20BKI - SHA
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Thu 17/708:50SHA - BKI
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6RM 1,528
Thu 17/709:50BKI - SHA
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/717:35SHA - BKI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6RM 2,204
Mon 23/601:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mShanghai Airlines
Tue 24/620:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 10/6RM 2,360
Sat 26/722:20BKI - PVG
2 stops16h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 2/816:00PVG - BKI
2 stops25h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/6RM 2,774

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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/9

21:40-02:20

Nonstop4h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/9

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,106

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 15/9

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/9

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 1,110

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/8

22:20-14:15

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/8

01:35-19:55

1 stop18h 20m

RM 1,170

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/8

22:20-14:15

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/8

15:25-00:40

1 stop9h 15m

RM 1,376

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/8

03:30-20:30

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/8

18:20-18:20

1 stop24h 00m

RM 1,486

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/7

19:20-14:20

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/7

08:50-02:30

1 stop17h 40m

RM 1,528

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/7

09:50-21:15

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/7

17:35-03:35

1 stop10h 00m

RM 2,204

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/6

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/6

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 2,360

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/7

22:20-14:30

2 stops16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

16:00-17:00

2 stops25h 00m

RM 2,774

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/6

06:55-00:20

2 stops17h 25m

RM 587

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 253). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai as you normally would.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. 5 airlines have flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, AirAsia (RM 1,106), China Eastern (RM 1,110), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 1,376) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. AirAsia is 1% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are Shanghai Airlines (RM 667), China Eastern (RM 671), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 692).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 253). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 631AverageRM 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 732AverageRM 1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 967AverageRM 1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 992AverageRM 1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,004AverageRM 1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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