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 40m. 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 30m. The most common departure time is 20:00 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

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 30m. The most common departure time is 20:00 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 4

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 502 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,082 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Shanghai-CN2/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is September, where tickets cost RM 561 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 1,003 and RM 983 respectively.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is September, where tickets cost RM 561 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 1,003 and RM 983 respectively.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

How often are flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

Question 14

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, AirAsia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 15

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 16

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 AirAsia (RM 1,082) and China Eastern (RM 1,280).

Question 20

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 AirAsia (RM 1,082) and China Eastern (RM 1,280).

Question 21

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 847 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Shanghai-Kota Kinabalu routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 22

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 847 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Shanghai-Kota Kinabalu routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 23

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 6 weeks before departure.

Question 24

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 6 weeks before departure.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai usually cost between RM 1,718 and RM 995 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was RM 1,082 on AirAsia (15 Oct-16 Oct).

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

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 847 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Shanghai-Kota Kinabalu routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is September, where tickets cost RM 561 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 1,003 and RM 983 respectively.

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 6 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 AirAsia (RM 1,082) and China Eastern (RM 1,280).

How often are flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Weekly flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Based on our data, AirAsia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

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 30m. The most common departure time is 20:00 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 40m.

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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 502 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,082 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.

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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