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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai, China from RM 364

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SHA
11 Jun — 18 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 6 June 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,168

One-way from

RM 364

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,104
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 5/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 410 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 128 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 6 June 2025.

Fri 19/1219:05BKI - SHA
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Sun 28/1209:50SHA - BKI
1 stop8h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 4/6RM 1,036
Mon 18/803:30BKI - PVG
1 stop9h 30mChina Southern
Mon 25/817:50PVG - BKI
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 3/6RM 1,168
Fri 4/718:40BKI - PVG
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/701:35PVG - BKI
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6RM 1,189
Tue 19/821:40BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Sun 24/803:20PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 3/6RM 1,227
Tue 19/814:10BKI - PVG
2 stops35h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 25/815:25PVG - BKI
1 stop9h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/6RM 1,434
Mon 18/801:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 25/820:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/6RM 1,663
Sat 30/801:30BKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mShanghai Airlines
Fri 5/920:00PVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 4/6RM 1,802
Fri 27/622:20BKI - SHA
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/721:05SHA - BKI
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6RM 2,022

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Shanghai

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/8

03:30-13:00

1 stop9h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

17:50-18:20

1 stop24h 30m

RM 1,168

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/7

18:40-04:45

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/7

01:35-22:15

1 stop20h 40m

RM 1,189

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/8

21:40-02:20

Nonstop4h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/8

03:20-08:00

Nonstop4h 40m

RM 1,227

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/7

19:20-13:20

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/7

08:50-02:30

1 stop17h 40m

RM 1,371

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/8

14:10-01:20

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

15:25-00:40

1 stop9h 15m

RM 1,434

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/8

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/8

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 1,663

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/8

01:30-05:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

20:00-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

RM 1,802

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/6

22:20-22:40

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/7

21:05-00:40

2 stops27h 35m

RM 2,022

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/6

22:20-14:30

2 stops16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/6

16:00-15:35

2 stops23h 35m

RM 2,513

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/7

11:45-00:20

1 stop12h 35m

RM 364

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

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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 23 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 252). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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 SHA?

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 6 June 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.

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 6 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, China Southern and Malaysia 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
262 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
867 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

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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. 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 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, China Southern (RM 1,168), AirAsia (RM 1,227), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 1,434) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai.

  • 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 364), China Eastern (RM 656), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 715).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai (average of RM 252). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 305). 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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AirAsiaCheapestRM 632AverageRM 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 734AverageRM 1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 969AverageRM 1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China EasternCheapestRM 994AverageRM 1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,006AverageRM 1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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