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

• Shanghai Airlines
• AirAsia
• Spring Airlines

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,115 return via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared with RM 1,320 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 168–RM 405 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.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 48% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,204 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,366, a difference of RM 162. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Nanjing Road, People's Square, and People's Square Metro Station. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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 06:06
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 03:26.

The flight takes about 4h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of RM 1,284. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 4h 36m, 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.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 1,015, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

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: 90% on time
• Shanghai Airlines: 86% on time
• Spring Airlines: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 59m, compared to 18h 29m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from RM 1,145 to RM 1,568, with an average of RM 1,284 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,145 counts as a good deal.