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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 390

BKI — SHA
29 Sep — 6 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in March or October, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Thu 10/903:35 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Tue 15/901:35 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 29/8RM 849
Thu 10/903:35 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Mon 14/901:35 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 29/8RM 853
Thu 10/903:35 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Tue 15/921:10 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 29/8RM 909
Wed 30/901:45 -
1 stop9h 35m
Mon 5/1018:50 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 25/8RM 937
Thu 15/1019:20 -
1 stop14h 00m
Mon 19/1015:50 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 28/8RM 1,018
Sat 17/1022:30 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Sat 24/1004:05 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 29/8RM 1,038
Sun 6/1222:30 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Wed 9/1204:05 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 29/8RM 1,046
Sat 17/1019:20 -
1 stop14h 00m
Sat 24/1010:50 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 29/8RM 1,054
Sat 5/1201:45 -
1 stop9h 40m
Thu 10/1220:25 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 27/8RM 1,090
Sat 5/1201:45 -
1 stop12h 30m
Thu 10/1210:50 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 27/8RM 1,090
Sat 17/1019:20 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sat 24/1004:05 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 29/8RM 1,143
Sat 5/1201:45 -
1 stop19h 50m
Wed 9/1204:05 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 28/8RM 1,159

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Round-trip from

RM 849

One-way from

RM 390

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 2,080
10/9-15/9
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  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (RM 1,085 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 287 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/9

03:35-08:15

Nonstop4h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

21:10-01:20

Nonstop4h 10m

RM 909

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

22:30-03:00

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/2

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 933

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/9

03:35-08:15

Nonstop4h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 954

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 17/10

19:20-09:20

1 stop14h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/10

10:50-00:30

1 stop13h 40m

RM 1,054

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/12

01:45-13:20

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/12

08:50-00:30

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,090

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 17/10

19:20-00:20

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/10

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,143

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

01:45-17:25

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

10:50-00:30

1 stop13h 40m

RM 1,167

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

01:45-00:25

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/2

04:05-08:45

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,207

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

01:45-00:25

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/2

06:55-18:00

1 stop11h 05m

RM 1,215

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

01:45-12:15

1 stop10h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/2

11:50-00:30

1 stop12h 40m

RM 1,215

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

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 1,147). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,525). 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?

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 1,400 and RM 1,798 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 849 on Multiple Airlines (10 Sept–15 Sept).

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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?

Thursday 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 11% 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 32 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

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
234 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6 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. Spring Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 933. 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 448), AirAsia (RM 759), and XiamenAir (RM 860) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. China Southern is 65% 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 403), Spring Airlines (RM 593), and China Eastern (RM 615).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 1,147). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,525). 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 6 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestRM 448AverageRM 1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 759AverageRM 1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 860AverageRM 1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 1,021AverageRM 1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,055AverageRM 1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,130AverageRM 1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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