Flights Shanghai (Pudong) → Kota Kinabalu
As of November 2026, economy flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu have a typical range CNY 3006–8094, median CNY 5465. Full range across all 468 offers: CNY 1553–31191. We analyzed 468 offers from 13 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai (Pudong) → Kota Kinabalu
Based on 468 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai (Pudong) → Kota Kinabalu
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Included | CNY 547 | — |
| Spring Airlines | Included | CNY 80 | — |
| China Southern | Included | — | — |
| Hong Kong Airlines | Included | — | — |
| China Eastern | Included | — | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | CNY 293 | — |
| AirAsia X | Included | CNY 767 | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu cost?
Based on 468 offers · November 2026
Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu flights ranged from CNY 1553 to CNY 31191 across 468 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 468 offers.
These 468 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CNY 3913 and CNY 6980
What hidden fees do Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu routes. The breakdown below is based on 468 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AK | 225 | 6% |
| 9C | 120 | 3% |
| CZ | 46 | 1% |
| HX | 413 | 15% |
| MU | 52 | 1% |
| FM | 59 | 2% |
| D7 | 223 | 5% |
| CX | 114 | 2% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| SQ | 55 | 1% |
HX: base ~CNY 2400 + fees CNY 413 = ~CNY 2813 total. Malaysia Airlines: base ~CNY 7145 + fees CNY 15 = ~CNY 7160 total.
HX's CNY 413 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Malaysia Airlines's lower-fee model — the CNY 4745 base difference shrinks to CNY 4347 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu?
13 airlines flew Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (HX), fares ranged CNY 2701–2925 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CNY) | Median (CNY) | Fees (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HX | 2 | 2701–2925 | 2813 | 413 (15%) |
 AK | 38 | 2240–4963 | 3176 | 225 (7%) |
 AirAsia X | 2 | — | 3199 | n/a |
 China Southern | 24 | 2746–3566 | 3503 | n/a |
 9C | 24 | 2022–5678 | 3763 | 120 (3%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 44 | 3453–6334 | 4495 | 114 (3%) |
 D7 | 21 | 2993–4744 | 4638 | 223 (5%) |
 China Southern | 51 | 2752–7226 | 5193 | 46 (1%) |
 China Eastern | 94 | 3358–7316 | 5930 | 52 (1%) |
 FM | 89 | 3602–7961 | 6337 | 59 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 31 | 4335–8900 | 7160 | 15 (0%) |
 HO | 12 | 7042–11547 | 7577 | n/a |
 Singapore Airlines | 36 | 6668–9525 | 8062 | 55 (1%) |
Where do the best Shanghai (Pudong) → Kota Kinabalu prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu flights
- Full-service carriers on Shanghai (Pudong)–Kota Kinabalu cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (CNY 5221 vs CNY 3199 median; overall median CNY 5465).
- HX charges 27.6x more in ancillary fees than MH — CNY 413 vs CNY 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 4205 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 1593. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu cost?
- Based on 468 offers analyzed, Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu flights range from CNY 1553 to CNY 31191, with a median price of CNY 5465. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 92 to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu including all fees?
- HX has the lowest median fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu at CNY 2813 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai (Pudong)–Kota Kinabalu flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 1593. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu routes?
- Shanghai (Pudong) to Kota Kinabalu has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 1553 to CNY 31191 across 468 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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