Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu

One-way fares from $98 · SHA → BKI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Kota-Kinabalu → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$98

AirAsia · Sat, Dec 5

Cheapest month
December

from $98

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia

Flight time
4h 40m

2,860 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu

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

  1. November 2026 $103
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $98
  3. January 2027 $100
  4. March 2027 $133

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

AirAsia
Depart04:05 Sat, Dec 5PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Fri, Dec 4PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$100one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Mon, Dec 7PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$100one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Thu, Dec 10PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$110one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Fri, Dec 18PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$126one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Sun, Dec 20PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$126one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Mon, Dec 21PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$128one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart04:05 Sat, Dec 19PVG → BKI 4h 40m · Direct
$160one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu

Shanghai (SHA) and Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) are about 2,860 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 40m, and recent direct fares were with AirAsia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $98, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $98 with AirAsia, departing Saturday, December 5, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $98 to $133.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $98 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia.

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

A direct flight takes about 4h 40m. Shanghai and Kota-Kinabalu are around 2,860 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia.

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