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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 432

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in June or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 23 March 2026.

Thu 28/523:20
BKI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/801:35
PVG
-
BKI
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3RM 848
Thu 29/1006:00
BKI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1106:00
PVG
-
BKI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3RM 860
Wed 3/622:30
BKI
-
PVG
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/606:00
PVG
-
BKI
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3RM 880
Wed 3/622:30
BKI
-
PVG
Nonstop4h 30m
AirAsia
Wed 10/604:05
PVG
-
BKI
Nonstop4h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 20/3RM 982
Tue 2/601:45
BKI
-
SHA
1 stop10h 35m
China Southern
Wed 10/611:50
SHA
-
BKI
1 stop12h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 20/3RM 1,009
Fri 22/522:30
BKI
-
PVG
Nonstop4h 30m
AirAsia
Wed 27/504:05
PVG
-
BKI
Nonstop4h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 22/3RM 1,033
Sat 23/522:30
BKI
-
PVG
Nonstop4h 30m
AirAsia
Wed 27/504:05
PVG
-
BKI
Nonstop4h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 22/3RM 1,119
Fri 22/522:30
BKI
-
PVG
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/515:25
PVG
-
BKI
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3RM 1,159
Sat 30/522:30
BKI
-
PVG
Nonstop4h 30m
AirAsia
Wed 3/604:05
PVG
-
BKI
Nonstop4h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 20/3RM 1,245
Tue 2/601:45
BKI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 35m
China Southern
Wed 10/613:50
PVG
-
BKI
2 stops10h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 20/3RM 1,273
Wed 13/501:45
BKI
-
SHA
1 stop10h 35m
China Southern
Tue 19/515:50
SHA
-
BKI
1 stop8h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 21/3RM 1,355
Sun 29/319:20
BKI
-
SHA
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/421:55
SHA
-
BKI
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3RM 1,390

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 848

One-way from

RM 432

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

RM 1,068
28/5-15/8
  • 28/5-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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  • 28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 428 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 169 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/6

22:30-03:00

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 982

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/6

01:45-12:20

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

11:50-00:30

1 stop12h 40m

RM 1,009

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 22/5

22:30-03:00

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,033

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/5

22:30-03:00

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/6

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,245

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/5

01:45-12:20

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 19/5

15:50-00:30

1 stop8h 40m

RM 1,355

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

01:45-12:20

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

10:50-18:20

1 stop7h 30m

RM 1,394

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/8

01:45-10:20

1 stop8h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/8

15:50-00:30

1 stop8h 40m

RM 1,520

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

01:45-11:20

1 stop9h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

16:50-00:30

1 stop7h 40m

RM 1,528

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/8

01:45-13:00

1 stop11h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/8

22:05-18:20

1 stop20h 15m

RM 1,532

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/5

01:45-12:20

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

08:50-18:20

1 stop9h 30m

RM 1,540

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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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai is 26 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 542). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,033). 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 23 March 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 often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 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 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 10% 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 23 March 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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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
145 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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
7.2
Good
198 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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
230 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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

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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. 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 30m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 982. 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 557), AirAsia (RM 695), and XiamenAir (RM 839) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. China Southern is 52% 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 326), Malaysia Airlines (RM 534), and Shanghai Airlines (RM 581).

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

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  • 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 542). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,033). 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 557AverageRM 1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 695AverageRM 1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 839AverageRM 1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 963AverageRM 1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 986AverageRM 1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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