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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 172 and round-trip from NZD 346. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 22:10
        4h 25m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Spring Airlines
        BKI 02:20
        4h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 07:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 1 | Spring Airlines
        NZD 355 NZD 445
        20% off
        20% off
        NZD 445 NZD 355
      • PVG 01:35
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:30
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia X
        BKI 13:00
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        NZD 346 NZD 445
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 445 NZD 346
      • PVG 01:35
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:40
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 23 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        NZD 346 NZD 445
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 445 NZD 346
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia
        BKI 22:30
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia
        NZD 352
        21% off
        NZD 445 NZD 352
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 18 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:00
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        NZD 352
        21% off
        NZD 445 NZD 352
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:30
        4h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 03:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 2 | AirAsia
        NZD 352
        21% off
        NZD 445 NZD 352
      • PVG 01:35
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 13:00
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia X
        BKI 07:00
        17h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 4 | AirAsia
        NZD 352
        21% off
        NZD 445 NZD 352
      • PVG 01:35
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 16:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 23 | AirAsia X
        BKI 15:10
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | AirAsia
        NZD 355
        20% off
        NZD 445 NZD 355
      • PVG 01:35
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 16:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia X
        BKI 09:00
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 23 | AirAsia
        NZD 356
        20% off
        NZD 445 NZD 356
      • PVG 01:35
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:40
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:30
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia
        NZD 356
        20% off
        NZD 445 NZD 356
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia X
        BKI 14:50
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        NZD 356
        20% off
        NZD 445 NZD 356
      • PVG 01:35
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:40
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | AirAsia X
        BKI 03:35
        4h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 2 | Spring Airlines
        NZD 356
        20% off
        NZD 445 NZD 356
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 13 | Spring Airlines
        NZD 172 NZD 227
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 227 NZD 172
      • PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | Spring Airlines
        NZD 174 NZD 227
        23% off
        23% off
        NZD 227 NZD 174
      • PVG 22:10
        4h 25m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Spring Airlines
        NZD 176 NZD 227
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 227 NZD 176
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 13 | AirAsia
        NZD 176
        22% off
        NZD 227 NZD 176
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | AirAsia
        NZD 178
        22% off
        NZD 227 NZD 178
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia
        NZD 179
        21% off
        NZD 227 NZD 179
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia
        NZD 179
        21% off
        NZD 227 NZD 179
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 18 | AirAsia
        NZD 179
        21% off
        NZD 227 NZD 179
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 17 | AirAsia
        NZD 179
        21% off
        NZD 227 NZD 179
      • PVG 22:05
        4h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 12 | Spring Airlines
        NZD 181
        20% off
        NZD 227 NZD 181
      • PVG 01:35
        17h
        1 stop
        BKI 18:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 13 | AirAsia X
        NZD 176
        22% off
        NZD 227 NZD 176
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | AirAsia X
        NZD 178
        22% off
        NZD 227 NZD 178
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in March, with an average price of NZD 280. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach NZD 531.

NZD 531
NZD 406
NZD 280
NZD 155
    Cheapest
  • NZD 531
    Sep
  • NZD 370
    Oct
  • NZD 346
    Nov
  • NZD 301
    Dec
  • NZD 346
    Jan
  • NZD 443
    Feb
  • NZD 280
    Mar
  • NZD 466
    Apr
  • NZD 379
    May
  • NZD 499
    Jun
  • NZD 392
    Jul
  • NZD 399
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of NZD 590. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 1,162.

NZD 1,162
NZD 876
NZD 590
NZD 304
    Cheapest
  • NZD 1,162
    Sep
  • NZD 1,006
    Oct
  • NZD 692
    Nov
  • NZD 658
    Dec
  • NZD 590
    Jan
  • NZD 1,055
    Feb
  • NZD 592
    Mar
  • NZD 676
    Apr
  • NZD 940
    May
  • NZD 939
    Jun
  • NZD 885
    Jul
  • NZD 993
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

NZD 425
NZD 385
NZD 345
NZD 305
  • NZD 345
    Mon
  • NZD 356
    Tue
  • NZD 353
    Wed
  • NZD 411
    Thu
  • NZD 425
    Fri
  • NZD 393
    Sat
  • NZD 362
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is AirAsia X (from NZD 166) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia X
From NZD 166
Spring Airlines
From NZD 175
AirAsia
From NZD 184
China Eastern Airlines
From NZD 226
China Southern Airlines
From NZD 259
Batik Air Malaysia
From NZD 303
Malaysia Airlines
From NZD 314
Cathay Pacific
From NZD 325
Juneyao Airlines
From NZD 331
Hong Kong Airlines
From NZD 374

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What is the flight schedule from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 9C8593

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    22:55

    PVG

    4h 30m

    03:25

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK1517

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    04:05

    PVG

    4h 40m

    08:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5136

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    09:15

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    11:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  5. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. AK5110

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    10:35

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    13:15

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  7. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. AK5140

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    11:45

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    14:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  9. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. AK5138

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    13:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    15:35

    BKI

    - M - W T F S

  11. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. AK5116

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    14:05

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    16:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  13. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    15:10

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  15. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    16:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    18:35

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  17. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. AK5142

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    17:30

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    20:05

    BKI

    - M - W T F S
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About Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,872.59km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceNZD 172
Cheapest return ticket priceNZD 346

FAQs for Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 4 hours 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 04:05, and the last departs at 22:10, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 612 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 359 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from NZD 172, and round-trip fares start from NZD 346. The current lowest fare is a Spring Airlines flight departing on Tue, Oct 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Spring Airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 2 minutes, and around 21 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is NZD 430. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Spring Airlines and AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from NZD 172. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 16 weekly flights, mainly by Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Spring Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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