Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
| Cheapest flight found | $106 |
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| Minimal flight time | 4h 30m |
| Flight distance | 2871 km |
| Most popular airline | AirAsia |
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 | 08:00 | daily | AK1517 | AirAsia | 4h 40m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 03:20 | 07:59 | thu, sat | AK1517 | AirAsia | 4h 39m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 20:00 | 00:30 | daily | FM867 | Shanghai Airlines | 4h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
Flight Shanghai – Kota Kinabalu is served by 6 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu in the last 48 hours
Special offers and discounts for flights Shanghai – Kota Kinabalu
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 June and flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai in the month of March.
Flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu from $106 and Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu — Shanghai from $82.
The price of the flight Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) — Shanghai from $82 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) — Shanghai $473 (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 30m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu with several airlines (include AirAsia, Shanghai Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $82 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $106
Routes from nearby cities to Kota Kinabalu
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Kota Kinabalu is from Nanjing. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Hangzhou from $77. The nearest airports from Shanghai with a flight to Kota Kinabalu are in Ningbo.
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 AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Jin 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 30m, 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 $106.
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 July and the cheapest month is June. 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, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Jin Air, Malaysia Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air.