Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu takes around 4.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is 2869 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, Spring Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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What time do flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£136
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£252
Cheapest round-trip	£269
Average round-trip	£289
Nonstop flights in July	£117 – £553

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	15-30 min	RM 30 – RM 35; fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed fare
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-30 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Airport Bus	20-40 min	RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Minibus	25-45 min	RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)	irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	local experience
Hotel Shuttle	15-35 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-30 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently

Airline	Mon 22.06	Tue 23.06	Wed 24.06	Thu 25.06	Fri 26.06	Sat 27.06	Sun 28.06
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
AirAsia	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	2	2	2	2	2
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Shanghai Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	1	1
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 29 total	Daily flights: 4.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	28°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	28°C	25°C