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$43+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — KCH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 February 20, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$10

Cheapest round-trip flight

$58

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

$37 or less

Good one-way deal

$14 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuching.
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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 (avg. price of $91).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average round-trip price of $64).
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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 February 20, 2025.

Mon 4/710:55 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Mon 4/146:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 2/20$55
Sat 4/129:15 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 4/136:05 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 2/20$58
Thu 8/711:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Tue 8/128:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 2/20$63
Mon 3/2412:50 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop7h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 4/1310:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/20$116
Sun 3/3012:50 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 4/12:55 pmKCH - BKI
2 stops47h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/20$153
Tue 7/221:30 amBKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mShanghai Airlines
Wed 7/308:00 pmPVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 30mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 2/20$376
Wed 7/237:20 pmBKI - PVG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Wed 7/305:50 pmPVG - BKI
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/20$391
Wed 7/233:00 pmBKI - PVG
1 stop10h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 7/292:25 amPVG - BKI
1 stop13h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/20$404
Tue 7/221:30 amBKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/306:55 pmPVG - BKI
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$449
Sat 4/1212:05 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/136:00 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$484
Tue 5/136:00 amBKI - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:30 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,015
Thu 3/2011:20 amBKI - IAD
2 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2711:15 amIAD - BKI
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,303

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 February 20, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Kuching

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/30

2:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/3

11:35 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$268

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/7

8:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop24h 35m

Kuching

Mon 4/14

9:20 am-9:15 am

2 stops23h 55m

$298

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/22

1:30 am-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/30

8:00 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$376

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/23

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/30

5:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$391

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/23

3:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/29

2:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$404

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/22

1:30 am-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/30

6:55 pm-12:40 am

1 stop29h 45m

$449

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/12

12:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/13

6:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$484

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

12:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,015

Kota KinabaluWashington, D.C.

BKI - IAD

BKIIAD

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/20

11:20 am-9:00 am

2 stops57h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/27

11:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,303

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

7:20 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops43h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:35 am-6:20 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,599

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kota Kinabalu in February
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Kota Kinabalu made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Kota Kinabalu. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Kota Kinabalu. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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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 Kuching. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 78 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $21). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in December will prove the most costly (average of $45). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

For flights departing from Kota Kinabalu check dates and pricing for the following: AirAsia, Firefly. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Kuching.

AirAsia

AirAsia

From $25

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $62

Batik Air

Batik Air

From $28

Firefly

Firefly

From $51

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (551 flights per day), Seoul (82 flights per day), and Tawau (46 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $28

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $12

Tawau

Tawau

From $15

Kuching

Kuching

From $10

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Kuching, with prices starting at $10. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Kuching

Kuching

From $10

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $12

Tawau

Tawau

From $15

Miri

Miri

From $18

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 February 20, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
211 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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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, Kuching, Penang. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Tawau 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 $10 to Kuching (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $175 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, Batik Air, and Firefly have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($25), Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($28), and Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($51).

  • 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport starting at $2,326

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

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time December 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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