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Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Starting at AED 262

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,192.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 4 hours 31 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the latest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai depart?

    The latest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at 21:50 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 02:20.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia and Shanghai Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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Flight Info | Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 258
Cheapest return ticket price AED 570
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 2,852.32 km
Average flight time 4 hours 31 minutes
Popular airline AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

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