Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 434
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in January or March, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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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 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 28/10RM 1,141
Best flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 28/10RM 1,210
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Deal found 25/10RM 1,303
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Deal found 29/10RM 1,855
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Deal found 29/10RM 1,949
Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Explore direct flight options from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Deal found 27/10RM 1,068
Last-minute flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Data last updated 30 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 28/10RM 4,875
One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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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 30 October 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 6/1
22:30-03:00
Nonstop4h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 438
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 4/11
22:30-03:00
Nonstop4h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 438
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 11/12
22:30-03:00
Nonstop4h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 499
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 3/11
22:30-03:00
Nonstop4h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 503
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 6/1
19:05-11:20
1 stop16h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 507
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 1/1
01:45-13:25
1 stop11h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 524
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
BKIPVG
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 7/1
01:45-11:20
1 stop9h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 528
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
BKISHA
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 4/1
01:45-12:15
1 stop10h 30m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 540
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
BKISHA
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 5/1
01:45-18:10
1 stop16h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 540
Kota KinabaluShanghai
BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
BKISHA
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 3/1
01:45-10:10
1 stop8h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 540
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 1,145). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,563). 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 30 October 2026.
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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai flights typically cost between RM 1,015 and RM 1,429 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 889 on China Southern (12 Jan–19 Jan).
How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai is 20 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.
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 30 October 2026.
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.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
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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. 6 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 1 outbound flight 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 30m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,303. 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 452), AirAsia (RM 799), and XiamenAir (RM 980) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. China Southern is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 1,145). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,563). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 October 2026.
Top 6 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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