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A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu:
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The Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, VietjetAir, and Shanghai Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $101. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
12/18/2025
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $101
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
12/21/2025
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $105
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
03/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $110
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
03/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $110
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
12/12/2025
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $119
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
12/20/2025
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $121
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
01/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $122
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
03/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $126
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
03/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK1517
Starting at $134
Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu
02/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8593
Starting at $165
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu departs on 12/18/2025, is operated by AirAsia and costs $101
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu departs on 12/23/2025, is operated by AirAsia and costs $221
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu takes 4h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is 2870km (1779 miles). There are 11 direct flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 8:05 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 8:05 PM
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A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $101
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu can be found flying in these months: December, January, May.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu start from 4 hours 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia, Spring Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is $103 (December 2025), while the maximum is $202 (February 2026). On average, a ticket costs $139–$247.
