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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €83 and round-trip from €170. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 4:05 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:45 AM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:30 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 3:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        €194 €247
        21% off
        21% off
        €247 €194
      • PVG 4:05 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:45 AM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:30 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 3:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        €197 €247
        20% off
        20% off
        €247 €197
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 4:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 17 | AirAsia X
        BKI 1:00 PM
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        €170 €247
        31% off
        31% off
        €247 €170
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        BKI 5:50 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:05 AM
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        €170
        31% off
        €247 €170
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25 PM
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        €171
        31% off
        €247 €171
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 5:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25 AM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        €171
        31% off
        €247 €171
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55 AM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:40 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        €172
        30% off
        €247 €172
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 7:55 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:40 PM
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        €172
        30% off
        €247 €172
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        17h
        1 stop
        BKI 6:35 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25 PM
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        €173
        30% off
        €247 €173
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25 AM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia
        €173
        30% off
        €247 €173
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 4:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia X
        BKI 9:00 AM
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        €173
        30% off
        €247 €173
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        17h
        1 stop
        BKI 6:35 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 6 | AirAsia X
        BKI 3:10 PM
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        €173
        30% off
        €247 €173
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia X
        BKI 11:25 PM
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        €174
        30% off
        €247 €174
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55 AM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 13 | AirAsia X
        BKI 11:00 AM
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia
        €174
        30% off
        €247 €174
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 9:10 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        BKI 1:20 AM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 7 | Spring Airlines
        €88 €110
        20% off
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 9:10 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        BKI 1:20 AM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 6 | Spring Airlines
        €88 €110
        20% off
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 5:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | AirAsia X
        €83 €110
        25% off
        25% off
        €110 €83
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 5:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 13 | AirAsia X
        €84
        24% off
        €110 €84
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia X
        €85
        23% off
        €110 €85
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia X
        €86
        22% off
        €110 €86
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 10:55 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia X
        €88
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia X
        €88
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        BKI 4:25 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia X
        €88
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        BKI 4:25 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia X
        €88
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        BKI 5:50 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia X
        €88
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • PVG 1:35 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 5:45 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia X
        €88
        20% off
        €110 €88
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the best time to book is in March, with an average price of €140. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around €265.

€265
€203
€140
€78
    Cheapest
  • €265
    Sep
  • €185
    Oct
  • €173
    Nov
  • €150
    Dec
  • €173
    Jan
  • €221
    Feb
  • €140
    Mar
  • €233
    Apr
  • €189
    May
  • €249
    Jun
  • €196
    Jul
  • €199
    Aug

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of €295. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching €579.

€579
€437
€295
€153
    Cheapest
  • €579
    Sep
  • €502
    Oct
  • €345
    Nov
  • €328
    Dec
  • €295
    Jan
  • €526
    Feb
  • €295
    Mar
  • €337
    Apr
  • €469
    May
  • €469
    Jun
  • €441
    Jul
  • €495
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is usually Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Thursday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

€215
€193
€171
€149
  • €171
    Mon
  • €180
    Tue
  • €179
    Wed
  • €215
    Thu
  • €213
    Fri
  • €198
    Sat
  • €181
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Spring Airlines (from €86) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Spring Airlines
From €86
AirAsia
From €87
AirAsia X
From €88
China Eastern Airlines
From €112
China Southern Airlines
From €130
Batik Air Malaysia
From €153
Malaysia Airlines
From €158
Cathay Pacific
From €165
Air China
From €180
Hong Kong Airlines
From €187

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What is the flight schedule from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 9C8593

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    10:55 PM

    PVG

    4h 30m

    3:25 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK5136

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    9:15 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  4. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK5110

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    10:35 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    1:15 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  6. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK5140

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    11:45 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    2:20 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  8. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5138

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    1:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    3:35 PM

    BKI

    - M - W T F S

  10. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. AK5116

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    2:05 PM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    4:45 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  12. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    3:10 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  14. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    4:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    6:35 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  16. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. AK5114

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    6:25 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:00 PM

    BKI

    - M - W T F S

  18. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1:35 AM

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:15 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. AK5130

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    8:20 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:55 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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About Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,872.59 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€83
Cheapest return ticket price€170

FAQs for Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 4 hours 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 04:05, and the last departs at 22:10, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €305 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 359 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from €83, and round-trip fares start from €170. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia X flight departing on Wed, Oct 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Spring Airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 2 minutes, and around 21 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is €215. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Spring Airlines and AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €83. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 16 weekly flights, mainly by Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Spring Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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