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Flights from Shanghai to Tawau

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Tawau

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Tawau, including Malaysia Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia X.
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Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tawau within the next three months. Book one-way flights from PHP 6,044 or return tickets from PHP 12,598.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Tawau

The distance between Shanghai and Tawau is about 2,997.83 km. The most popular month to Tawau is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 6,044
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 12,598
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 11 to Dec 17 — one way flight prices from PHP 6,068.

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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer flights from Shanghai to Tawau?

    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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tawau is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tawau on October 25, 2025 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at PHP 11,840.
  • 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.

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