Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu flights
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- Lowest observed
- €87, departing 19 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 7 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 97Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Air
- Typical journey time
- 8h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 2,864 km
- Typical journey time
- 8h 30m
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Air
- Seen on fares with a connection
- AirAsia X, AirAsia
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- 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.
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Kota-Kinabalu, city gazetteer reference point (5.9804, 116.0735): ≈ 6 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 Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu: October 2026, from €87 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €87 | 20 |
| November 2026 | €88 | 26 |
| December 2026 | €123 | 11 |
| January 2027 | €107 | 11 |
| February 2027 | €90 | 20 |
| March 2027 | €87 | 9 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu: Monday, from €87 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €87 | 14 |
| Tuesday | €88 | 14 |
| Wednesday | €88 | 14 |
| Thursday | €88 | 14 |
| Friday | €88 | 14 |
| Saturday | €88 | 14 |
| Sunday | €88 | 13 |
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 Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
The lowest fare we have observed is €87, found on 7 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu: October 2026, from €87 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: AirAsia, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Air.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu fares were non-stop?
89 of the 106 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 Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu: Monday, from €87 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
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Last checked: 7 Oct 2026