Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
| Minimal flight time | 4h 40m |
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| Flight distance | 2871 km |
| Most popular airline | Shanghai Airlines |
| Round-trip from | $33 |
Airfare Shanghai – Kota Kinabalu by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Kota Kinabalu costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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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 Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 03:20 | 08:01 | wed, thu, fri, sat | AK1517 | AirAsia | 4h 41m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 04:05 | 08:45 | mon, wed | AK1517 | AirAsia | 4h 40m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 19:50 | 00:30 | daily | FM867 | Shanghai Airlines | 4h 40m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
Flight Shanghai – Kota Kinabalu is served by 5 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu 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 Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu is best planned for March and flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai in the month of March.
Flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
The price of the flight Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) — Shanghai from $33 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) — Shanghai $283 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Kota Kinabalu
- IATA code of the destination city: BKI
- Destination airports: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Destination country: Malaysia
Low cost flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu (SHA — BKI)
The distance between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu 1784 miles (or 2871 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu 4h 40m.
Routes from nearby cities to Kota Kinabalu
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Shanghai with a flight to Kota Kinabalu are in Yiwu.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Kota Kinabalu
If you are going to fly from Kota Kinabalu, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Kota Kinabalu:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, they do: AK1517, FM867
Can we fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. AirAsia, Shanghai Airlines depart from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
A direct flight lasts an average of 4h 40m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 2871 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu starts from $33.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu?
Planes fly Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Kota Kinabalu — Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu: AK1517, AK1517, FM867
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
High season is considered to be December and the cheapest month is March. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia, Shanghai Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Jeju Air, Malaysia Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air.