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Flights from Shanghai to Tawau

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Tawau

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Shanghai to Tawau, including Malaysia Airlines, and . AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Tawau over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from US$204 and round-trip tickets from US$407.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 03:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        TWU 08:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sat, Jan 24 | AirAsia
        TWU 22:25
        4h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 02:55
        Tawau - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 28 | AirAsia
        US$407 US$479
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        US$479 US$407
      • PVG 03:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        TWU 08:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Thu, Jan 15 | AirAsia
        TWU 22:25
        4h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 02:55
        Tawau - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 19 | AirAsia
        US$407 US$479
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        US$479 US$407
      • 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
        US$223 US$479
        53% OFF
        53% OFF
        US$479 US$223
      • 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
        US$228
        53% OFF
        US$479 US$228
      • 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
        US$228
        52% OFF
        US$479 US$228
      • 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
        US$228
        52% OFF
        US$479 US$228
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        TWU 13:15
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sat, Jan 24 | AirAsia
        TWU 18:15
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 28 | AirAsia
        US$230
        52% OFF
        US$479 US$230
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        TWU 13:15
        Shanghai - Tawau | Mon, Jan 19 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:40
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 23 | AirAsia
        US$231
        52% OFF
        US$479 US$231
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        TWU 13:15
        Shanghai - Tawau | Fri, Jan 23 | AirAsia
        TWU 12:50
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 27 | AirAsia
        US$231
        52% OFF
        US$479 US$231
      • 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
        US$240
        50% OFF
        US$479 US$240
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        TWU 12:25
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sat, Jan 17 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:40
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | AirAsia
        US$243
        49% OFF
        US$479 US$243
      • PVG 03:20
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 16:40
        Shanghai - Tawau | Thu, Jan 22 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:55
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 02:20
        Tawau - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        US$244
        49% OFF
        US$479 US$244
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Tawau | Wed, Dec 17 | Normal Airline
        TWU 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Tawau - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 03:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        TWU 08:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Feb 10 | AirAsia
        US$204 US$240
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        US$240 US$204
      • PVG 03:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        TWU 08:35
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Feb 3 | AirAsia
        US$204 US$240
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        US$240 US$204
      • PVG 03:20
        12h
        1 stop
        TWU 15:20
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Jan 6 | AirAsia
        US$119 US$240
        50% OFF
        50% OFF
        US$240 US$119
      • PVG 03:20
        12h
        1 stop
        TWU 15:20
        Shanghai - Tawau | Thu, Jan 8 | AirAsia
        US$119
        50% OFF
        US$240 US$119
      • PVG 03:20
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        TWU 15:50
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Jan 13 | AirAsia
        US$119
        50% OFF
        US$240 US$119
      • PVG 03:20
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        TWU 15:50
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Dec 23 | AirAsia
        US$119
        50% OFF
        US$240 US$119
      • PVG 03:20
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        TWU 15:50
        Shanghai - Tawau | Wed, Dec 24 | AirAsia
        US$119
        50% OFF
        US$240 US$119
      • PVG 01:35
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 20:55
        Shanghai - Tawau | Sat, Jan 24 | AirAsia X
        US$121
        50% OFF
        US$240 US$121
      • PVG 03:20
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        TWU 07:15
        Shanghai - Tawau | Mon, Dec 22 | AirAsia
        US$121
        49% OFF
        US$240 US$121
      • PVG 01:35
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 20:55
        Shanghai - Tawau | Fri, Jan 23 | AirAsia X
        US$123
        49% OFF
        US$240 US$123
      • PVG 01:35
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        TWU 20:55
        Shanghai - Tawau | Tue, Jan 20 | AirAsia X
        US$128
        47% OFF
        US$240 US$128
      • PVG 03:20
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        TWU 13:15
        Shanghai - Tawau | Wed, Jan 14 | AirAsia
        US$128
        47% OFF
        US$240 US$128
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Tawau | Wed, Dec 17 | 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 details for Shanghai to Tawau

The distance between Shanghai and Tawau is 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 priceUS$119
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceUS$223
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,997.83 km
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines

Find the best 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 US$119.

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  • Jan

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  • Feb

    251
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  • Mar

    221
  • 18
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.

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as US$119 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TWU on Tue, Jan 6), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$223 departing on Mon, Dec 15 and returning on Wed, Dec 17.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Tawau, including: Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 US$119.
    · 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.
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  • 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 17, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $112.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tawau, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tawau Airport (PVG-TWU) is by far the most common option on this route: Tawau Airport (TWU).
  • 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.