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Cheap flights Shanghai — Kota-Kinabalu

Shanghai (SHA, CN) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI, MY)
from $104 2 864 km ~3h 52m 18 flights found 1 airlines cheapest on Monday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
Choose your departure date
Cheapest: $104 on 18.11.2026
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Prices found for 40 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
18 Nov 2026, Wed
AirAsia AK 1517
23:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:45
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
4h 40m Direct
Trip.com
$104
View this ticket
23 Nov 2026, Mon
AirAsia AK 1517
23:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:45
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
4h 40m Direct
Авиасейлс
$105
View this ticket
08 Dec 2026, Tue
AirAsia AK 1517
23:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:45
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
4h 40m Direct
Авиасейлс
$107
View this ticket
07 Dec 2026, Mon
AirAsia AK 1517
23:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:45
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
4h 40m Direct
Авиасейлс
$107
View this ticket
06 Dec 2026, Sun
AirAsia AK 1517
23:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:45
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
4h 40m Direct
Авиасейлс
$107
View this ticket
29 Nov 2026, Sun
AirAsia AK 1517
23:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:45
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
4h 40m Direct
Clickavia
$109
View this ticket
Route characteristics
Distance
2 864 km
Flight time
3h 52m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $104 (18.11.2026)
Average price
$122
Maximum price
$190
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Airlines (1)
AK AirAsia
Agencies (3)
Trip.com Авиасейлс Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Monday
$105
avg $106
Cheapest
Tuesday
$107
avg $107
Wednesday
$104
avg $104
Sunday
$107
avg $108
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $104
avg $106
3 flights
December 2026
from $107
avg $107
3 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 1
AirAsia
AirAsia
Low-cost 18 flights · 18 days
$104
Where to buy tickets 3
Trip.com
11 tickets · 11 days
from $104
Авиасейлс
5 tickets · 5 days
from $105
Clickavia
2 tickets · 2 days
from $109
Airports

From — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

To — Kota-Kinabalu (1)

  • BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Kota-Kinabalu
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
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 Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
The straight-line distance — 2 864 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $104 on 18.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $122. Range: $104 — $190.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kota-Kinabalu?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
To which airports in Kota-Kinabalu do flights arrive?
To Kota-Kinabalu: BKI (Kota Kinabalu International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 1 airline: AirAsia.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $104. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
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 Shanghai — Kota-Kinabalu

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

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

1 airline operate on this route: AirAsia.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $104 (18.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $122, ranging from $104 to $190. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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