Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Tawau

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Tawau including AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), , , with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Tawau in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at €177, and round-trip direct flights start at €465.

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.

Shanghai to Tawau Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Tawau is about 2,997.83 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price€102
Cheapest return ticket price€186
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,997.83 km
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Tawau?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Tawau: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one-way prices start at €102.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as €102 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TWU on Tue, Jan 6), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €186 departing on Sun, Dec 14 and returning on Wed, Dec 17.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Tawau, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) 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 €102.
    · 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 Berhad (Malaysia).
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • 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 12, 2025 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at €89.
  • 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.