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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,757. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,985 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,985, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,175 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,175, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,302, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,633 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,633, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,769 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,769, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,065 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,065, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,110 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,110, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,356 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,356, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 4,275 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,275, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 4,670 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,670, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 5,188 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,188, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 12,452 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,452, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 31,933 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 31,933, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from R 2,769
Jul
from R 2,633
Aug
from R 2,302
Sep
from R 2,175
Oct
from R 1,985
Nov
from R 3,110
Dec
from R 3,356
Jan
from R 3,065
Feb
from R 5,188
Mar
from R 4,670
Apr
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May
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Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu

Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Kota Kinabalu

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Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,985
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineShanghai Airlines
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu is R 4,523. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu.
Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern and AirAsia fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu.
As of June 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Kota Kinabalu is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.

  • Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Flights from PVG to BKI start at 03:20 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 20:20 with Shanghai Airlines. In total, there are 12 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Kota Kinabalu (and perhaps some other great corners of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.

  • AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering PVG to BKI flights. A reliable 84.78% of its services on this route arrive on time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PVG and BKI include:

    • Changle International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Right now, R 1,985 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,523. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to BKI, book your trip ten months ahead of your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PVG to BKI.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to BKI sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its popular sights. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without a visit to Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.