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BKI — SHA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover essential information about flights departing from Kota Kinabalu, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Kota Kinabalu airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$42

Cheapest round-trip flight

$37

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu.
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu.
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

Mon 12/27:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Mon 12/910:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 11/19$37
Sun 12/86:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 05mAirAsia
Tue 12/173:30 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 11/19$65
Wed 12/410:00 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 12/157:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 11/19$85
Wed 4/309:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/510:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/20$89
Wed 12/44:20 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$95
Sun 12/86:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/172:20 pmKCH - BKI
2 stops7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$122
Fri 12/610:15 amBKI - KCH
1 stop3h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 12/86:25 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/20$162
Wed 12/47:05 pmBKI - PVG
1 stop26h 30mChina Southern
Wed 12/116:05 pmPVG - BKI
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 11/20$191
Wed 12/41:05 pmBKI - PVG
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/123:20 amPVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$207
Sun 12/155:20 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop6h 30mFirefly
Tue 12/179:25 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop15h 25mFirefly
Deal found 11/20$232
Tue 12/31:30 amBKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 30mShanghai Airlines
Wed 12/118:00 pmPVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 11/20$268
Wed 12/47:05 pmBKI - SHA
1 stop18h 15mChina Southern
Wed 12/118:50 amSHA - BKI
1 stop9h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/20$297

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on November 20, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches

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Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/5

6:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/16

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$186

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/2

6:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/25

9:00 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$189

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/4

7:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

6:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$191

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/4

1:05 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

3:20 am-8:00 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$207

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/15

5:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/17

9:25 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$232

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/3

1:30 am-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

8:00 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$268

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - SHA

BKISHA

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/4

7:05 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/11

8:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$297

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/6

10:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Kuching

Sun 12/8

10:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$382

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/30

2:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop10h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/31

2:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$922

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/3

1:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

11:35 pm-2:30 am

1 stop34h 55m

$1,926

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $153). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in April will prove the most costly (average of $277). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (340 flights per day), Seoul (66 flights per day), and Tawau (51 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $37

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $15

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $39

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

From $56

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Sandakan, with prices starting at $15. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $15

Tawau

Tawau

From $21

Kuching

Kuching

From $24

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $37

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Kota Kinabalu travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on November 20, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches.
China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Denpasar, Kuching. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang are some of the top choices made by users flying from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as $15 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $281 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that AirAsia, Firefly, and Batik Air have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($28), Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($30), and Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($37).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Kota Kinabalu we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $955
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore starting at $1,634

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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