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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Here are our top budget-friendly flights, offering flexible one-way or round-trip options. Additional flights with other timings and airlines are also available.

  • Round-trip
  • One way

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around PHP 19,708.

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 4 hours 31 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and AirAsia.

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Flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest one-way flight price PHP 3,895
Cheapest round-trip ticket price PHP 8,581
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 2,852.32 km
Average flight time 4 hours 31 minutes
Popular airline AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

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