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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 428

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 5 December 2025.

Sun 14/1219:05BKI - PVG
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1203:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 1,016
Fri 12/1219:05BKI - PVG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1203:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 1,032
Fri 12/1219:05BKI - PVG
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Wed 17/1206:55PVG - BKI
1 stop11h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12RM 1,048
Fri 12/1219:05BKI - SHA
1 stop15h 05mChina Southern
Wed 17/1208:50SHA - BKI
1 stop9h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12RM 1,048
Wed 24/1201:45BKI - PVG
1 stop23h 00mChina Southern
Sat 27/1222:50PVG - BKI
1 stop25h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12RM 1,131
Sun 14/1219:05BKI - PVG
2 stops20h 00mChina Southern
Mon 22/1220:25PVG - BKI
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12RM 1,147
Sun 14/1221:55BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mAirAsia
Sun 21/1203:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 3/12RM 1,172
Fri 19/1219:00BKI - SHA
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1214:50SHA - BKI
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 1,377
Fri 12/1221:55BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mAirAsia
Tue 16/1203:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 4/12RM 1,414
Fri 19/1221:55BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1206:55PVG - BKI
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12RM 1,571

Find 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 925

One-way from

RM 428

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 1,106
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 6/1-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (RM 664 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 215 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/1

19:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

20:35-18:00

1 stop21h 25m

RM 925

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1

01:45-20:20

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

11:50-00:30

1 stop12h 40m

RM 933

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/1

19:00-13:50

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

18:15-18:00

1 stop23h 45m

RM 933

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/1

21:55-02:20

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

01:35-11:10

1 stop9h 35m

RM 942

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/12

19:05-11:25

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/12

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,016

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

19:00-19:25

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

18:15-18:00

1 stop23h 45m

RM 1,040

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

19:05-21:35

1 stop26h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

20:25-18:00

1 stop21h 35m

RM 1,048

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/12

21:55-02:20

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/12

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,172

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/1

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/1

20:05-00:30

Nonstop4h 25m

RM 1,275

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

20:05-00:30

Nonstop4h 25m

RM 1,295

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

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

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 28 November 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 539). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 937). 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 5 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

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

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

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

Monday 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 Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 5 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, such as China Southern, China Eastern, andAirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
121 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
121 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
121 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
121 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
121 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai can take about 4h 25m. XiamenAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,172. Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 2865 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern (RM 583), AirAsia (RM 608), and XiamenAir (RM 879) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. China Southern is 49% 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 AirAsia (RM 294), Malaysia Airlines (RM 559), and Shanghai Airlines (RM 604).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 539). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 937). 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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China SouthernCheapestRM 583AverageRM 1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 621AverageRM 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 879AverageRM 1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 971AverageRM 1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 978AverageRM 1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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