Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu from $217 PVG, SHA → BKI
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest return found recently is $217 with Spring Airlines, 21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $217, 21 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $235 to $398
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $217 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- AirAsia, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $235 to $398.
Cheapest return found recently
$217
21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 p.m. · 9 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$217
21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 p.m. · 9 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Every nonstop date from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$217 21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $207 to $244.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates from 2 Dec to 15 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
144 fares on 19 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec – 22 Dec | $240 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $259 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $229 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $363 | China Eastern | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $223 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $225 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $217 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $240 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | $243 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $226 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $302 | AirAsia | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Mar 2027 – 14 May 2027 | $369 | China Southern Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 | $431 | Xiamen Airlines | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 | $385 | Shanghai Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | $397 | Shanghai Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 | $399 | Shanghai Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 | $436 | China Southern Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 | $450 | Cathay Pacific | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 | $440 | Spring Airlines | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $217.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific.
Premium cabin fares from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $244 | $210 | +11% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $220 | $211 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $240 | $210 | +9% | 29 |
| 30–59 days | $243 | $214 | +11% | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $228 | $207 | +4% | 46 |
| 90–179 days | $226 | $209 | +3% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $405 | $362 | +85% | 19 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest return found recently is $217 with Spring Airlines, 21 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $235 to $398.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $217, 21 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $217 with Spring Airlines, 21 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kota-Kinabalu?
Between 2 Dec and 15 Jul 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on 8 of the 19 departure dates we hold, Spring Airlines on 3 and Shanghai Airlines on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work