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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 422

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in March or April, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,536

One-way from

RM 422

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,675
12/10-18/10
  • 12/10-18/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 1/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (RM 775 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 196 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 August 2025.

Sun 12/1022:55BKI - PVG
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1001:35PVG - BKI
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8RM 1,536
Thu 11/901:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/903:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8RM 1,637
Fri 29/807:40BKI - PVG
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/909:30PVG - BKI
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8RM 1,839
Mon 13/1009:50BKI - SHA
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1009:10SHA - BKI
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8RM 2,050
Tue 23/922:35BKI - SHA
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/917:35SHA - BKI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8RM 2,122
Sat 20/919:20BKI - SHA
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Sun 28/914:50SHA - BKI
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 29/8RM 2,248
Mon 13/1019:20BKI - SHA
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Mon 20/1022:00SHA - BKI
2 stops20h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 29/8RM 2,354
Tue 23/919:20BKI - SHA
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Sun 28/915:30SHA - BKI
2 stops26h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 26/8RM 2,409
Sat 13/917:45BKI - SHA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/916:50SHA - BKI
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8RM 2,953

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Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/10

22:55-01:15

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

01:35-08:25

2 stops30h 50m

RM 1,536

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/9

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/9

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,637

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/2

19:05-11:25

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,991

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 13/10

09:50-21:15

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/10

09:10-16:25

1 stop7h 15m

RM 2,050

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/9

22:35-09:10

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/9

17:35-03:35

1 stop10h 00m

RM 2,122

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/9

19:20-09:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/9

14:50-18:20

1 stop27h 30m

RM 2,248

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 13/10

19:20-17:25

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/10

22:00-18:20

2 stops20h 20m

RM 2,354

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/9

19:20-10:20

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/9

15:30-18:20

2 stops26h 50m

RM 2,409

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/9

17:45-10:25

2 stops16h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/9

16:50-18:20

1 stop25h 30m

RM 2,953

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/10

21:40-02:20

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 422

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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 22 August 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 255). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 309). 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 PVG?

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 29 August 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.

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

The most flights from BKI to CN2 are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 29 August 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
109 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

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
109 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

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
164 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

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
214 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
109 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

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 14h. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 2,248. Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 2861 km.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern (RM 598), AirAsia (RM 624), and XiamenAir (RM 965) 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 422), XiamenAir (RM 548), and China Southern (RM 793).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    Consider AirAsia (82%), Shanghai Airlines (77%) or China Eastern (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay RM 1,199 for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is RM 594 while the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at RM 1,616.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 255). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 309). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestRM 598AverageRM 1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 620AverageRM 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 965AverageRM 1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 997AverageRM 1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,004AverageRM 1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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