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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 S$ 118 and round-trip from S$ 241. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      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 | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
      S$ 258 S$ 331
      22% off
      22% off
      S$ 331 S$ 258
    • PVG 01:35
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      BKI 20:15
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia X
      BKI 15:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
      S$ 241 S$ 331
      27% off
      27% off
      S$ 331 S$ 241
    • PVG 01:35
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      BKI 20:15
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia X
      BKI 06:05
      18h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      S$ 247 S$ 331
      25% off
      25% off
      S$ 331 S$ 247
    • PVG 01:35
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      BKI 20:15
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia X
      BKI 23:25
      24h 55m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      S$ 251
      24% off
      S$ 331 S$ 251
    • PVG 01:35
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      BKI 21:55
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia X
      BKI 13:00
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      S$ 251
      24% off
      S$ 331 S$ 251
    • PVG 01:35
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      BKI 17:50
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia X
      BKI 10:05
      14h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
      S$ 251
      24% off
      S$ 331 S$ 251
    • PVG 01:35
      10h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 12:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia X
      BKI 09:15
      15h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      S$ 252
      24% off
      S$ 331 S$ 252
    • PVG 01:35
      11h 10m
      1 stop
      BKI 12:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia X
      BKI 13:00
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
      S$ 255
      23% off
      S$ 331 S$ 255
    • PVG 01:35
      17h 5m
      1 stop
      BKI 18:40
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia X
      BKI 13:00
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      PVG 00:20
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      S$ 255
      23% off
      S$ 331 S$ 255
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 14:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
      BKI 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SHA 16:00
      Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      S$ 118 S$ 156
      24% off
      24% off
      S$ 156 S$ 118
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
      S$ 120 S$ 156
      23% off
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
      S$ 120 S$ 156
      23% off
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jan 8 | AirAsia
      S$ 122
      22% off
      S$ 156 S$ 122
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 14:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      S$ 118 S$ 156
      24% off
      24% off
      S$ 156 S$ 118
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
      S$ 120 S$ 156
      23% off
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
      S$ 120 S$ 156
      23% off
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      23% off
      S$ 156 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jan 8 | AirAsia
      S$ 122
      22% off
      S$ 156 S$ 122
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 14:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      S$ 118 S$ 587
      80% off
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 118
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
      S$ 120 S$ 587
      80% off
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
      S$ 120 S$ 587
      80% off
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      S$ 120
      80% off
      S$ 587 S$ 120
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
      S$ 123
      79% off
      S$ 587 S$ 123
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 14:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
      S$ 123 S$ 652
      81% off
      81% off
      S$ 652 S$ 123
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
      S$ 127 S$ 652
      81% off
      81% off
      S$ 652 S$ 127
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      S$ 129 S$ 652
      80% off
      80% off
      S$ 652 S$ 129
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
      S$ 129
      80% off
      S$ 652 S$ 129
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
      S$ 129
      80% off
      S$ 652 S$ 129
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
      S$ 129
      80% off
      S$ 652 S$ 129
    • PVG 04:05
      4h 40m
      Direct
      BKI 08:45
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
      S$ 133
      80% off
      S$ 652 S$ 133
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | Shanghai Airlines
      S$ 211
      68% off
      S$ 652 S$ 211
    • PVG 20:05
      4h 25m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | China Eastern Airlines
      S$ 215
      67% off
      S$ 652 S$ 215
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 14:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Shanghai Airlines
      S$ 213 S$ 660
      68% off
      68% off
      S$ 660 S$ 213
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | China Eastern Airlines
      S$ 213 S$ 660
      68% off
      68% off
      S$ 660 S$ 213
    • PVG 19:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 23:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jan 29 | Spring Airlines
      S$ 307 S$ 660
      53% off
      53% off
      S$ 660 S$ 307
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 10 | China Eastern Airlines
      S$ 326
      51% off
      S$ 660 S$ 326
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Jan 3 | China Eastern Airlines
      S$ 326
      51% off
      S$ 660 S$ 326
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 9 | China Eastern Airlines
      S$ 326
      51% off
      S$ 660 S$ 326
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 1 | China Eastern Airlines
      S$ 326
      51% off
      S$ 660 S$ 326
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | Shanghai Airlines
      S$ 326
      51% off
      S$ 660 S$ 326
    • PVG 20:00
      4h 30m
      Direct
      BKI 00:30
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Jan 19 | Shanghai Airlines
      S$ 331
      50% off
      S$ 660 S$ 331
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 14:00
      Shanghai - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in March, with an average price of S$ 207. June sees the highest fares, around S$ 368.

S$ 368
S$ 288
S$ 207
S$ 127
    Cheapest
  • S$ 253
    Nov
  • S$ 222
    Dec
  • S$ 255
    Jan
  • S$ 327
    Feb
  • S$ 207
    Mar
  • S$ 344
    Apr
  • S$ 279
    May
  • S$ 368
    Jun
  • S$ 289
    Jul
  • S$ 294
    Aug
  • S$ 299
    Sep
  • S$ 221
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of S$ 435. February sees the highest fares, around S$ 777.

S$ 777
S$ 606
S$ 435
S$ 264
    Cheapest
  • S$ 510
    Nov
  • S$ 485
    Dec
  • S$ 435
    Jan
  • S$ 777
    Feb
  • S$ 436
    Mar
  • S$ 498
    Apr
  • S$ 692
    May
  • S$ 692
    Jun
  • S$ 652
    Jul
  • S$ 732
    Aug
  • S$ 638
    Sep
  • S$ 562
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Monday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

S$ 313
S$ 282
S$ 251
S$ 220
  • S$ 251
    Mon
  • S$ 256
    Tue
  • S$ 276
    Wed
  • S$ 311
    Thu
  • S$ 313
    Fri
  • S$ 284
    Sat
  • S$ 256
    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 (from S$ 126) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From S$ 126
China Southern Airlines
From S$ 194
AirAsia X
From S$ 197
Spring Airlines
From S$ 206
China Eastern Airlines
From S$ 212
Hong Kong Airlines
From S$ 216
Juneyao Airlines
From S$ 233
Cathay Pacific
From S$ 237
Batik Air Malaysia
From S$ 244
Shanghai Airlines
From S$ 248

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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. AK1517

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    04:05

    PVG

    4h 40m

    08:45

    BKI

    S 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 distance 2,872.59km
Cheapest one-way ticket price S$ 118
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 241

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 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 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 20:00, with about 2 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 S$ 281 in December, 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 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 S$ 126, and round-trip fares start from S$ 241. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad and Shanghai Airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 1 minute, and around 10 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 S$ 307. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad are the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from S$ 126. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 11 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad and Shanghai 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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