Flights Shanghai (Pudong) → Tawau
As of November 2026, economy flights from Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau have a typical range CNY 2413–17730, median CNY 7103. Full range across all 348 offers: CNY 2273–33955. We analyzed 348 offers from 14 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai (Pudong) → Tawau
Based on 348 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai (Pudong) → Tawau
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Included | — | — |
| 9 Air | Included | CNY 333 | — |
| Spring Airlines | Included | CNY 533 | — |
| China Eastern | Included | — | — |
| AirAsia X | CNY 30 | CNY 80 | — |
| China Southern | Included | — | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | — | — |
| BatikAir Malaysia | Included | CNY 50 | — |
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | 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 Tawau cost?
Based on 348 offers · November 2026
Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau flights ranged from CNY 2273 to CNY 33955 across 348 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 348 offers.
These 348 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 4363 and CNY 9883
What hidden fees do Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau routes. The breakdown below is based on 348 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AK | 353 | 15% |
| AQ | 291 | 12% |
| 9C | 273 | 11% |
| MU | 47 | 1% |
| D7 | 120 | 3% |
| CZ | 87 | 1% |
| MH | 16 | 0% |
| FM | 0 | 0% |
| OD | 60 | 1% |
| PR | 27 | 0% |
| TK | 10 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 0% |
AK: base ~CNY 2007 + fees CNY 353 = ~CNY 2360 total. Turkish Airlines: base ~CNY 23156 + fees CNY 10 = ~CNY 23166 total.
AK's CNY 353 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Turkish Airlines's lower-fee model — the CNY 21149 base difference shrinks to CNY 20806 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 Tawau?
14 airlines flew Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau 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 (AK), fares ranged CNY 2280–2700 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AK | 41 | 2280–2700 | 2360 | 353 (15%) |
 AQ | 11 | 2333–2673 | 2360 | 291 (12%) |
 9C | 15 | 2347–2632 | 2440 | 273 (11%) |
 AirAsia | 3 | 3151–3220 | 3220 | n/a |
 D7 | 8 | 3449–6264 | 4567 | 120 (3%) |
 HO | 25 | 4671–10216 | 6668 | n/a |
 Malaysia Airlines | 72 | 4699–17589 | 7086 | 16 (0%) |
 OD | 19 | 6922–11582 | 7116 | 60 (1%) |
 China Eastern | 50 | 4729–9899 | 7687 | 47 (1%) |
 FM | 77 | 6683–19110 | 8838 | 0 (0%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 7 | 8248–13727 | 9168 | 27 (0%) |
 China Southern | 9 | 4180–21511 | 16897 | 87 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 6 | 22312–28008 | 23166 | 10 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 5 | 26447–32865 | 28916 | 50 (0%) |
Where do the best Shanghai (Pudong) → Tawau 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 Tawau flights
- Full-service carriers on Shanghai (Pudong)–Tawau cost 3.0x more than budget airlines (CNY 9790 vs CNY 3220 median; overall median CNY 7103).
- AK charges 35.3x more in ancillary fees than TK — CNY 353 vs CNY 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 5641 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 2307. 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 Tawau cost?
- Based on 348 offers analyzed, Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau flights range from CNY 2273 to CNY 33955, with a median price of CNY 7103. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 117 to the base fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau including all fees?
- AK has the lowest median fare on Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau at CNY 2360 (median across 41 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai (Pudong)–Tawau 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 2307. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau routes?
- Shanghai (Pudong) to Tawau has 14 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 2273 to CNY 33955 across 348 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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