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Flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu, including Shanghai Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia.

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £70 or return tickets from £144.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

The distance between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is about 2,852.32km. It takes around 4 hours 25 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular month to Kota Kinabalu is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£70
Cheapest return ticket price£144
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,852.32km
Average flight time4 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineShanghai Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flights: Nov 16 to Nov 23 — one way flight prices from £69.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

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.
  • It takes about 4 hours 25 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai is 0h.
  • 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.