Good to know - Cheap tickets Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
| Minimal flight time | 4h 25m |
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| Flight distance | 2871 km |
| Most popular airline | Shanghai Airlines |
| Round-trip from | $99 |
Airfare Kota Kinabalu – Shanghai by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 01:30 | 05:55 | wed, thu, fri, sat, sun | FM868 | Shanghai Airlines | 4h 25m | Kota Kinabalu International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 01:30 | 06:00 | mon, tue | FM868 | Shanghai Airlines | 4h 30m | Kota Kinabalu International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 21:55 | 02:20 | thu, fri | AK1516 | AirAsia | 4h 25m | Kota Kinabalu International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 22:30 | 03:00 | tue, wed, thu, sun | AK1516 | AirAsia | 4h 30m | Kota Kinabalu International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
Flight Kota Kinabalu – Shanghai is served by 5 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
The graph shows that booking flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai is best planned for March and flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu in the month of March.
Flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
The selection of cheap flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
The price of the flight Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai (China) — Kota Kinabalu from $99 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai (China) — Kota Kinabalu $170 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Kota Kinabalu
- IATA code of the city of origin: BKI
- Departure airports: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Departure country: Malaysia
- Destination city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the destination city: SHA
- Destination airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Destination country: China
Low cost flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai (BKI — SHA)
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai 1784 miles (or 2871 kilometres).
The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai 4h 25m.
Routes from nearby cities to Shanghai
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Kota Kinabalu with a flight to Shanghai are in Sandakan.
Popular International routes from Kota Kinabalu
Popular routes from Shanghai
If you are going to fly from Shanghai, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Shanghai:
Popular domestic routes from Kota Kinabalu
FAQ about Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai
Are there any direct flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai?
Yes, they do: FM868, AK1516
Can we fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Yes, you can fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai. Kota Kinabalu has an airport (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) for flights. Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia depart from Kota Kinabalu on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Jeju Air, Malaysia Airlines, Xiamen Air.
How long does it take to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
A direct flight lasts an average of 4h 25m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 2871 km.
How much do flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai cost?
The price of flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai starts from $99.
What days does the plane fly Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai?
Planes fly Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai?
In Kota Kinabalu — Kota Kinabalu International Airport. In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
The following flights fly between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai: FM868, FM868, AK1516, AK1516
What month is the cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
High season is considered to be February and the cheapest month is March. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
The following airlines have direct flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai: Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia.
Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?
All the following airlines flights Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Jeju Air, Malaysia Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air.