Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: Shanghai Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

  It takes about 4 hours 25 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM867 (20:18)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu on November 24, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £69.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (PVG-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.