Question 1

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

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According to our current data, XiamenAir (RM 1,177), AirAsia (RM 1,309), and Shanghai Airlines (RM 1,517) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are China Southern (RM 701), Malaysia Airlines (RM 731), and XiamenAir (RM 833). Find deals

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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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. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 252). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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When booking a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on AirAsia, China Southern or Shanghai Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 58 days in advance to save up to 69% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 58 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as RM 1,037, or RM 1,428 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu average RM 1,241. You can even find prices in April for less than RM 1,241, as users have found deals to Shanghai from as low as RM 723. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 50%.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to SHA?

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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.

Question 13

What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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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 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

Question 14

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu today with Cheapflights!

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	RM 1,177
One-way from	RM 684
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	RM 1,343

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	CheapestRM 602	AverageRM 1,137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 629	AverageRM 854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
XiamenAir	CheapestRM 974	AverageRM 1,075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
China Eastern	CheapestRM 1,002	AverageRM 1,194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Shanghai Airlines	CheapestRM 1,011	AverageRM 1,175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Shanghai Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 684

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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