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Cheap flights Kota-Kinabalu — Shanghai

from $115 2 864 km ~3h 52m 4 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $115 on 31.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
31 Dec 2026, Thu
AirAsia AK 1516
17:30
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
22:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
4h 30m Direct
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08 Dec 2026, Tue
AirAsia AK 1516
17:30
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
22:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
4h 30m Direct
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19 Dec 2026, Sat
Spring Airlines 9C 8594
19:30
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
00:15
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
4h 45m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 864 km
Flight time
3h 52m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $115 (31.12.2026)
Average price
$130
Maximum price
$138
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airlines (2)
AK AirAsia 9C Spring Airlines
Agencies (2)
Trip.com Авиасейлс
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
AirAsia
AirAsia
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$108
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$138
Where to buy tickets 2
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $108
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $115
Airports

From — Kota-Kinabalu (1)

  • BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport

To — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Kota-Kinabalu — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 3h 52m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 2 864 km.
How much do flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $115 on 31.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $130. Range: $115 — $138.
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Shanghai?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Kota-Kinabalu operate flights?
From Kota-Kinabalu: BKI (Kota Kinabalu International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: AirAsia, Spring Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $115. Total direct flights found: 3.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Kota-Kinabalu — Shanghai

Flights Kota-Kinabalu — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 864 km. Flight time 3h 52m. Time difference +0h.

From Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) flights depart from 1 airport: BKI. To Shanghai (SHA) — 1 arrival airport: PVG.

2 airlines operate on this route: AirAsia, Spring Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $115 (31.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $130, ranging from $115 to $138. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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