Cheap flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai from $145 BKI → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $208 to $262.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 12-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

38 fares on 10 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $235.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $103 to $138.

At $145, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 4 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

19 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $116.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $235 with China Southern Airlines, 30 Mar 2027 to 11 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $331 to $349.

How much is a one-way flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $145 with China Southern Airlines, 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $116 with AirAsia, 17 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $145 to $152.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $235, 30 Mar 2027 to 11 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $116, 17 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $349 with Shanghai Airlines, 6 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $160 with AirAsia, 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with AirAsia on 4 Jan 2027, takes 4 h 30 min from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The cheapest one-way found recently, with China Southern Airlines on 4 Jan 2027, takes 11 h 40 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Shanghai?

Between 30 Mar 2027 and 22 Apr 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Shanghai Airlines on 2 and AirAsia on 1. Between 2 Jan 2027 and 3 Aug 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, China Eastern on 1 and AirAsia on 1.