Cheap flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai

One-way fares from US$108 · BKI → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
US$108

AirAsia · Fri, 25 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from US$108

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia

Flight time
4h 30m

2,860 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$118
  2. December 2026 Cheapest US$108
  3. January 2027 US$131
  4. February 2027 US$302
  5. August 2027 US$214

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia
Depart22:30 Fri, 25 DecBKI → PVG 4h 30m · Direct
US$108one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart22:30 Fri, 18 DecBKI → PVG 4h 30m · Direct
US$126one way, per person
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About flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai

Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 2,860 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 30m, and recent direct fares were with AirAsia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$108, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$108 with AirAsia, departing Friday, 25 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$108 to US$302.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$108 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia.

How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 4h 30m. Kota-Kinabalu and Shanghai are around 2,860 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and HK Express.

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