Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai flights
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- Lowest observed
- €108, departing 29 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 10 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 39Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Spring Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern
- Reported fastest flight
- 4h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 2,864 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 4h 30m
- Airlines seen
- Spring Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern
- Alternative airports
- SHA
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Published schedules report non-stop service with Spring Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Kota-Kinabalu, city gazetteer reference point (5.9804, 116.0735): ≈ 6 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai: January 2027, from €109 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €123 | 18 |
| January 2027 | €109 | 6 |
| February 2027 | €130 | 10 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai: Wednesday, from €108 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €123 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €109 | 7 |
| Wednesday | €108 | 6 |
| Thursday | €108 | 6 |
| Friday | €113 | 6 |
| Saturday | €115 | 5 |
| Sunday | €122 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
The lowest fare we have observed is €108, found on 10 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Cheapest month from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai: January 2027, from €109 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Spring Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Spring Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern.
How many of the observed Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
36 of the 39 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai: Wednesday, from €108 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
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Last checked: 10 Oct 2026