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Flights from Shanghai to Tawau

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Tawau: One way flights from IDR 3,424,124, round trip flights from IDR 9,034,964. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 14:50
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        TWU 20:00
        Shanghai - Tawau | Thu, Jan 15 | Juneyao Airlines
        TWU 21:00
        5h
        Nonstop
        PVG 02:00
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        IDR 9,034,964 IDR 12,974,562
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 9,034,964
      • PVG 14:50
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        TWU 20:00
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sat, Jan 17 | Juneyao Airlines
        TWU 21:00
        5h
        Nonstop
        PVG 02:00
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        IDR 9,082,194 IDR 12,974,562
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 9,082,194
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        TWU 12:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sun, Dec 14 | AirAsia
        TWU 19:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,596,511 IDR 12,974,562
        72% OFF
        72% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,596,511
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        TWU 12:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Dec 16 | AirAsia
        TWU 18:15
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,605,957
        72% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,605,957
      • PVG 01:35
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        TWU 18:50
        Shanghai - Tawau | Wed, Dec 10 | AirAsia X
        TWU 19:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 12 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,683,885
        72% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,683,885
      • PVG 06:00
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        TWU 20:55
        Shanghai - Tawau | Fri, Dec 12 | AirAsia X
        TWU 19:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 15 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,707,500
        71% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,707,500
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        TWU 12:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Mon, Dec 15 | AirAsia
        TWU 19:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,709,861
        71% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,709,861
      • PVG 03:20
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        TWU 15:50
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Dec 23 | AirAsia
        TWU 18:15
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,783,067
        71% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,783,067
      • PVG 03:20
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 16:40
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sun, Dec 21 | AirAsia
        TWU 18:15
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 24 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,787,790
        71% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,787,790
      • PVG 03:20
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 16:40
        Shanghai - Tawau | Mon, Dec 22 | AirAsia
        TWU 18:15
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,787,790
        71% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,787,790
      • PVG 03:20
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 16:40
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sat, Dec 13 | AirAsia
        TWU 18:15
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,801,959
        71% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,801,959
      • PVG 01:35
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 20:55
        Shanghai - Tawau | Thu, Jan 15 | AirAsia X
        TWU 19:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | AirAsia
        IDR 3,995,599
        69% OFF
        IDR 12,974,562 IDR 3,995,599
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Tawau | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        TWU 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Tawau - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Tawau are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Tawau

The distance between Shanghai and Tawau is approximately 2,997.83 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceIDR 1,974,185
Cheapest return ticket priceIDR 3,596,511
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,997.83 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tawau?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Tawau flights: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one way flight prices from IDR 1,974,184.

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  • Jan

    284
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  • Feb

    251
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  • Mar

    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Tawau, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tawau (SHA-TWU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as IDR 1,974,185 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TWU on Tue, Jan 6), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from IDR 3,596,511 departing on Sun, Dec 14 and returning on Wed, Dec 17.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tawau is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tawau, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 6, with one-way flights priced at just IDR 1,974,185.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tawau travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tawau is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tawau on December 23, 2025 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at IDR 3,974,345.
  • The time difference between Tawau and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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