Question 1

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu take?

Accepted Answer

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. The quickest journey takes 4h 30m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 4h 26m. The most common departure time is 03:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (3). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu was RM 108 for a one-way ticket and RM 263 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Shanghai you will be using one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 12

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu were found on Malaysia Airlines (RM 1,110) and China Southern (RM 1,461).

Question 13

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu cost RM 1,072 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 1,072.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu were found on Malaysia Airlines (RM 1,110) and China Southern (RM 1,461).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Shanghai and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 4h 26m. The most common departure time is 03:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (3).

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu take?

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. The quickest journey takes 4h 30m.

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What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu was RM 108 for a one-way ticket and RM 263 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

When flying out of Shanghai you will be using one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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