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Fri, 24 Apr
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines1 stop
SHA - BKI
211$
195$
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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
370%Trains are 370% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.62
Kota Kinabalu$2.90
MealMid-priced restaurant
18%A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 18% cheaper than a meal in Shanghai.
Shanghai$6.22
Kota Kinabalu$5.08
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
10%A taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu is 10% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.11
Kota Kinabalu$2.90
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
10%Coffee in Kota Kinabalu is 10% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$4.34
Kota Kinabalu$3.92
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.79 MYR
1 MYR = 0.36 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 20/03
Distance: 2864 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is of around 4 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,863.87 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
When you fly from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu the average price is $370.47. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is $195. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.90 AUD, 7% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.11 AUD,
while train tickets costs 368% more in Kota Kinabalu: 2.90 AUD against 0.62 AUD in Shanghai.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.08 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 18% less than the 6.22 AUD in Shanghai.
The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 3.92 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 4.34 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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