- Cheapest fare
- $130
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 5h 30m
AirAsia · Tue, Nov 10
from $130
Usually 1+ stop
3,020 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tawau
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Cheapest dates in November 2026
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About flights from Shanghai to Tawau
Shanghai (SHA) and Tawau (TWU) are about 3,020 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 30m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $130, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Tawau?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $130 with AirAsia, departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Tawau?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $130 one way.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Tawau?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tawau?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 30m. Shanghai and Tawau are around 3,020 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Tawau?
Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia.
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