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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 453

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in November or August, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 22 May 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,059

One-way from

RM 653

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,084
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 371 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 125 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 22 May 2025.

Thu 16/1019:20BKI - SHA
1 stop17h 00mChina Southern
Tue 21/1020:00SHA - BKI
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 21/5RM 1,059
Sun 8/600:05BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 17/620:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/5RM 1,118
Wed 11/621:40BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/601:35PVG - BKI
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5RM 1,191
Wed 11/616:15BKI - PVG
2 stops46h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 19/615:25PVG - BKI
2 stops40h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/5RM 1,276
Wed 11/621:40BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Wed 18/603:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 19/5RM 1,349
Wed 11/619:20BKI - PVG
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Sat 14/618:20PVG - BKI
1 stop24h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5RM 1,379
Fri 4/719:20BKI - SHA
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/708:50SHA - BKI
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5RM 2,301
Tue 27/505:20BKI - PVG
2 stops33h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 3/616:00PVG - BKI
2 stops23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/5RM 3,347
Mon 26/500:10BKI - PVG
1 stop12h 15mKorean Air
Sun 1/608:50PVG - BKI
1 stop14h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 21/5RM 3,573
Mon 26/500:05BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 55mShanghai Airlines
Tue 3/618:35PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 25mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 20/5RM 4,085

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Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/10

19:20-12:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/10

20:00-18:20

1 stop22h 20m

RM 1,059

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 15/10

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/10

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 1,174

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/6

15:00-01:20

1 stop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/6

15:25-14:10

2 stops22h 45m

RM 1,255

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/6

21:40-02:20

Nonstop4h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/6

02:00-16:35

1 stop14h 35m

RM 1,289

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/6

21:40-02:20

Nonstop4h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/6

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,358

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/6

19:20-17:50

2 stops22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/6

19:50-18:20

2 stops22h 30m

RM 1,840

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/7

19:20-12:20

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/7

08:50-21:35

2 stops12h 45m

RM 2,301

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/6

11:30-14:30

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/6

16:00-21:35

2 stops29h 35m

RM 4,090

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

19:20-13:00

1 stop17h 40m

RM 453

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

19:20-10:20

1 stop15h 00m

RM 453

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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 16 May 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 312). 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 22 May 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 22 May 2025.

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

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 22 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
259 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
861 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
207 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
97 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern (RM 1,059), China Eastern (RM 1,174), and AirAsia (RM 1,708) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. China Southern is 5% 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 XiamenAir (RM 653), China Eastern (RM 679), and China Southern (RM 1,080).

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

    Consider AirAsia (86%), Shanghai Airlines (86%) or China Eastern (86%) 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 995 for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is RM 502 while the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Pu Dong) is currently priced at RM 1,358.

  • 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 312). 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 22 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 638AverageRM 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 740AverageRM 1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 978AverageRM 1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,003AverageRM 1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,016AverageRM 1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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