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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 AU$ 136 and round-trip from AU$ 274. 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
        AU$ 313 AU$ 393
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 313
      • 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
        AU$ 318 AU$ 393
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 318
      • PVG 01:35
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 16:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 17 | AirAsia X
        BKI 13:00
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        AU$ 274 AU$ 393
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 274
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:50
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:05
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        AU$ 274
        30% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 274
      • PVG 01:35
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:25
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        AU$ 275
        30% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 275
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        AU$ 275
        30% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 275
      • PVG 01:35
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:40
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        AU$ 277
        30% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 277
      • PVG 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 19:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:40
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        AU$ 277
        30% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 277
      • PVG 01:35
        17h
        1 stop
        BKI 18:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia X
        BKI 22:25
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        AU$ 278
        28% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 278
      • PVG 01:35
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:40
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia X
        BKI 10:25
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia
        AU$ 278
        28% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 278
      • PVG 01:35
        17h
        1 stop
        BKI 18:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 6 | AirAsia X
        BKI 15:10
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        AU$ 279
        28% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 279
      • PVG 01:35
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 12:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia X
        BKI 23:25
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        AU$ 279
        28% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 279
      • PVG 01:35
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 13 | AirAsia X
        BKI 11:00
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia
        AU$ 279
        28% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 279
      • PVG 01:35
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 17:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia X
        BKI 09:15
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        AU$ 281
        28% off
        AU$ 393 AU$ 281
      • 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
        AU$ 139 AU$ 176
        21% off
        21% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 139
      • PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 141 AU$ 176
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 141
      • PVG 22:10
        4h 25m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 26 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 141 AU$ 176
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 141
      • PVG 04:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 08:45
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia
        AU$ 141
        20% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 141
      • PVG 21:10
        4h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 141
        20% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 141
      • PVG 22:05
        4h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 02:35
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | Spring Airlines
        AU$ 142
        19% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 142
      • PVG 01:35
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 136
        23% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 136
      • PVG 01:35
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 136
        23% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 136
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 136
        23% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 136
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 136
        23% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 136
      • PVG 01:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 22:05
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 136
        23% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 136
      • PVG 01:35
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        BKI 11:55
        Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia X
        AU$ 142
        19% off
        AU$ 176 AU$ 142
      • 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 AU$ 225. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 426.

AU$ 426
AU$ 326
AU$ 225
AU$ 125
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 426
    Sep
  • AU$ 298
    Oct
  • AU$ 278
    Nov
  • AU$ 242
    Dec
  • AU$ 278
    Jan
  • AU$ 356
    Feb
  • AU$ 225
    Mar
  • AU$ 375
    Apr
  • AU$ 304
    May
  • AU$ 401
    Jun
  • AU$ 315
    Jul
  • AU$ 321
    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 AU$ 474. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 934.

AU$ 934
AU$ 704
AU$ 474
AU$ 244
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 934
    Sep
  • AU$ 808
    Oct
  • AU$ 556
    Nov
  • AU$ 528
    Dec
  • AU$ 474
    Jan
  • AU$ 848
    Feb
  • AU$ 476
    Mar
  • AU$ 544
    Apr
  • AU$ 755
    May
  • AU$ 755
    Jun
  • AU$ 711
    Jul
  • AU$ 798
    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.

AU$ 342
AU$ 310
AU$ 277
AU$ 245
  • AU$ 277
    Mon
  • AU$ 286
    Tue
  • AU$ 283
    Wed
  • AU$ 331
    Thu
  • AU$ 342
    Fri
  • AU$ 316
    Sat
  • AU$ 291
    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 AU$ 133) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia X
From AU$ 133
Spring Airlines
From AU$ 140
AirAsia
From AU$ 148
China Eastern Airlines
From AU$ 179
China Southern Airlines
From AU$ 208
Batik Air Malaysia
From AU$ 248
Cathay Pacific
From AU$ 260
Juneyao Airlines
From AU$ 265
Malaysia Airlines
From AU$ 278
Shanghai Airlines
From AU$ 298

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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.

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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 T 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. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    15:10

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    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. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    16:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    18:35

    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. AK5142

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    17:30

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    20:05

    BKI

    - 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. AK5114

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:25

    KUL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    21:00

    BKI

    - M T 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 priceAU$ 136
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 274

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 AU$ 492 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 AU$ 136, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 274. 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 AU$ 346. 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 AU$ 136. 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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