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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 85 and round-trip from € 170. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        BKI 22:30
        4h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 03:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        € 195 € 245
        20% off
        20% off
        € 245 € 195
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        BKI 22:30
        4h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 03:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        € 198 € 245
        19% off
        19% off
        € 245 € 198
      • PVG 01:35
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 16:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia X
        BKI 13:00
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 26 | AirAsia
        € 170 € 245
        31% off
        31% off
        € 245 € 170
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:50
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:05
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        € 171
        30% off
        € 245 € 171
      • PVG 01:35
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:25
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
        € 171
        30% off
        € 245 € 171
      • PVG 01:35
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:40
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        € 172
        30% off
        € 245 € 172
      • PVG 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 19:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:40
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        € 173
        28% off
        € 245 € 173
      • PVG 01:35
        17h
        1 stop
        BKI 18:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:25
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        € 173
        28% off
        € 245 € 173
      • PVG 01:35
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:40
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 18 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        € 173
        28% off
        € 245 € 173
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 10 | AirAsia X
        BKI 11:00
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 14 | AirAsia
        € 173
        28% off
        € 245 € 173
      • PVG 01:35
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 13:00
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:30
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 13 | AirAsia
        € 174
        28% off
        € 245 € 174
      • PVG 01:35
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia X
        BKI 23:25
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
        € 174
        28% off
        € 245 € 174
      • PVG 01:35
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia X
        BKI 11:00
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia
        € 174
        28% off
        € 245 € 174
      • PVG 01:35
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:30
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia X
        BKI 11:15
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        € 175
        28% off
        € 245 € 175
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 27 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | Spring Airlines
        € 86 € 110
        22% off
        22% off
        € 110 € 86
      • PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Spring Airlines
        € 88 € 110
        20% off
        20% off
        € 110 € 88
      • PVG 22:10
        4h 25m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 26 | Spring Airlines
        € 88 € 110
        20% off
        20% off
        € 110 € 88
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia
        € 88
        20% off
        € 110 € 88
      • PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Spring Airlines
        € 88
        20% off
        € 110 € 88
      • PVG 22:05
        4h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | Spring Airlines
        € 89
        19% off
        € 110 € 89
      • PVG 01:35
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
        € 85
        23% off
        € 110 € 85
      • PVG 01:35
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia X
        € 85
        23% off
        € 110 € 85
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia X
        € 85
        23% off
        € 110 € 85
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia X
        € 85
        23% off
        € 110 € 85
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia X
        € 85
        23% off
        € 110 € 85
      • PVG 01:35
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia X
        € 88
        20% off
        € 110 € 88
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of € 140. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as € 265.

€ 265
€ 203
€ 140
€ 78
    Cheapest
  • € 265
    Sep
  • € 185
    Oct
  • € 173
    Nov
  • € 151
    Dec
  • € 173
    Jan
  • € 222
    Feb
  • € 140
    Mar
  • € 233
    Apr
  • € 190
    May
  • € 250
    Jun
  • € 196
    Jul
  • € 200
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of € 295. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 581.

€ 581
€ 438
€ 295
€ 152
    Cheapest
  • € 581
    Sep
  • € 503
    Oct
  • € 346
    Nov
  • € 329
    Dec
  • € 295
    Jan
  • € 528
    Feb
  • € 296
    Mar
  • € 338
    Apr
  • € 470
    May
  • € 470
    Jun
  • € 442
    Jul
  • € 497
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 213
€ 193
€ 173
€ 153
  • € 173
    Mon
  • € 178
    Tue
  • € 176
    Wed
  • € 206
    Thu
  • € 213
    Fri
  • € 197
    Sat
  • € 181
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is AirAsia X (from € 83) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia X
From € 83
Spring Airlines
From € 87
AirAsia
From € 92
China Eastern Airlines
From € 112
China Southern Airlines
From € 130
Batik Air Malaysia
From € 154
Cathay Pacific
From € 162
Juneyao Airlines
From € 165
Malaysia Airlines
From € 173
Shanghai Airlines
From € 185

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What is the flight schedule from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 9C8593

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    22:55

    PVG

    4h 30m

    03:25

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK1517

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    04:05

    PVG

    4h 40m

    08:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5136

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    09:15

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    11:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  5. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. AK5110

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    10:35

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    13:15

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  7. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. AK5140

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    11:45

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    14:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  9. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. AK5138

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    13:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    15:35

    BKI

    - M - W T F S

  11. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. AK5116

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    14:05

    KUL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    16:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  13. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    15:10

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  15. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    16:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    18:35

    BKI

    S M T W T F S

  17. D7331

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    01:35

    PVG

    5h 40m

    Direct

    07:15

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. AK5142

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    17:30

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    20:05

    BKI

    - M - W T F S
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About Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,872.59km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€ 85
Cheapest return ticket price€ 170

FAQs for Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 4 hours 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 04:05, and the last departs at 22:10, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 306 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) at 20:00 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 00:30.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 359 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from € 85, and round-trip fares start from € 170. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia X flight departing on Wed, Nov 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Spring Airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 2 minutes, and around 21 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is € 215. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Spring Airlines and AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 85. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 16 weekly flights, mainly by Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Spring Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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