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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 359

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai are usually found in November or August, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 735

One-way from

RM 465

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,169
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 12/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (RM 1,148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 230 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/321:50BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 30mAirAsia
Wed 26/303:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 21/2RM 686
Wed 12/319:05BKI - PVG
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Sun 16/320:25PVG - BKI
1 stop21h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2RM 806
Thu 20/321:50BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/320:25PVG - BKI
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2RM 917
Wed 12/319:05BKI - SHA
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Sun 16/321:50SHA - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2RM 1,041
Thu 11/901:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 17/920:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2RM 1,138
Sat 29/319:00BKI - PVG
1 stop14h 45mXiamenAir
Wed 2/410:55PVG - BKI
1 stop6h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/2RM 1,258
Fri 12/911:30BKI - PVG
1 stop13h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 16/902:25PVG - BKI
1 stop11h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 1,484
Sat 5/409:20BKI - SHA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/421:40SHA - BKI
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2RM 1,647
Tue 22/701:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mShanghai Airlines
Wed 30/720:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 1,665
Sun 21/1219:00BKI - SHA
1 stop17h 20mXiamenAir
Wed 31/1220:35SHA - BKI
1 stop21h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/2RM 2,932
Thu 17/405:20BKI - PVG
2 stops33h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 24/416:00PVG - BKI
2 stops32h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 21/2RM 3,127

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Shanghai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/3

21:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/3

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 686

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/3

19:05-13:10

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/3

20:25-18:00

1 stop21h 35m

RM 806

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/3

21:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/3

20:25-18:00

1 stop21h 35m

RM 917

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/3

19:05-15:15

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/3

21:50-18:00

1 stop20h 10m

RM 1,041

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/3

19:00-09:45

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

10:55-17:40

1 stop6h 45m

RM 1,258

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/4

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 24/4

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 1,289

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/4

09:20-17:00

1 stop7h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/4

21:40-16:45

1 stop19h 05m

RM 1,647

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 22/7

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 1,665

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/3

10:55-01:05

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 26/3

02:15-12:15

1 stop10h 00m

RM 1,776

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/4

05:20-14:30

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 24/4

16:00-00:40

2 stops32h 40m

RM 3,127

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from BKI to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 21 February 2025.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
211 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

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. 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 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    According to our current data, AirAsia (RM 735), China Southern (RM 806), and XiamenAir (RM 1,258) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. AirAsia is 44% 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 465), China Southern (RM 487), and China Eastern (RM 704).

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

    Consider Shanghai Airlines (90%), China Eastern (90%) or AirAsia (83%) 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 1,263 for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is RM 352 while the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at RM 899.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 651AverageRM 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 898AverageRM 1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 1,013AverageRM 1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,041AverageRM 1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,063AverageRM 1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,366AverageRM 1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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