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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 05:59
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 02:59.

The flight takes about 4h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 4h 29m, covering 4,611 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from RM 1,144 to RM 1,608, with an average of RM 1,304 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the RM 1,304 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,133 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,342 for direct.

AirAsia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Shanghai Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights are:

• AirAsia: 89% on time
• Shanghai Airlines: 87% on time
• Spring Airlines: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 162–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 644, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

Connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly pass through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 44% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,221 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,445, a difference of RM 225.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Shanghai Airlines

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 11m, compared to 17h 54m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Grand Stage. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.