Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere

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BKI — KCH
May 14 — May 211

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 May 9, 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$12

Cheapest round-trip flight

$67

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu.
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu.

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 May 9, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,749,864 searches.
Sat 5/257:35 amBKI - KUL
2 stops18h 10mAirAsia
Sat 6/18:35 amKUL - BKI
1 stop12h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 5/8$157
Sat 5/257:35 amBKI - KUL
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/19:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$160
Sun 5/1910:05 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/2611:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/7$161
Tue 5/287:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 6/39:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$165
Sat 5/257:35 amBKI - KUL
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/19:10 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$167
Tue 8/612:30 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop4h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/73:25 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop4h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$172
Sun 5/1912:30 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/266:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/7$187
Sun 5/1910:05 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/7$257
Tue 6/181:30 amBKI - PVG
Nonstop4h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 6/208:20 pmPVG - BKI
Nonstop4h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/8$482

Last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Kota Kinabalu. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travelers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated May 9, 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,749,864 searches.
Sun 5/199:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/251:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,098
Sun 5/199:05 amBKI - SFO
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2512:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,189
Sun 5/196:55 amBKI - SFO
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2512:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,215
Sun 5/196:55 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2512:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,412
Sun 5/199:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2612:10 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,492
Sun 5/196:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/261:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,542
Sun 5/199:30 pmBKI - SFO
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/267:00 amSFO - BKI
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,569
Sat 5/181:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/261:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,663
Sat 5/181:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2512:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,666

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Kota Kinabalu to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,749,864 searches and data was last updated May 9, 2024.
Wed 5/296:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop1h 00mAirAsia
Thu 5/307:10 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 5/8$66
Tue 6/46:35 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 6/118:10 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/7$69
Tue 5/216:35 amBKI - SDK
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 5/2311:05 amSDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$94
Wed 5/296:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3011:35 amTWU - BKI
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$97
Wed 8/79:50 amBKI - PEN
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/101:25 pmPEN - BKI
1 stop10h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$99
Tue 7/96:35 amBKI - SDK
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/1311:05 amSDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$99
Tue 8/611:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Wed 8/78:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 5/8$102
Sat 6/295:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/59:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$107
Sat 5/2510:00 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/19:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$111

International flights from Kota Kinabalu

Explore international flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Kota Kinabalu, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on May 9, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,749,864 searches.
Fri 8/95:20 amBKI - MNL
1 stop8h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 8/113:05 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop8h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$304
Wed 9/255:20 amBKI - MNL
1 stop9h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/296:30 amMNL - BKI
1 stop11h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/7$373
Tue 9/2412:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Sun 9/2911:10 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 5/7$536
Wed 9/2510:15 amBKI - MNL
2 stops11h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/2912:50 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop10h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/7$895
Thu 8/812:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Sun 8/1111:10 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 5/8$911
Tue 9/241:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 9/283:55 amMNL - BKI
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/7$1,596

Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from May 9, 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,749,864 searches.
Thu 9/2612:30 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/3011:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$88
Tue 8/611:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Wed 8/78:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 5/8$102
Sat 6/295:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/59:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$107
Sat 5/258:10 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/19:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$112
Tue 8/69:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Wed 8/78:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 5/7$113
Thu 6/277:05 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/59:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$124
Mon 5/209:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$137
Sat 6/15:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 6/39:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$138
Thu 5/309:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 6/26:30 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/8$151

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/25

2 stops18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/1

1 stop12h 20m

$157

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/25

2 stops18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/1

Nonstop2h 40m

$160

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/19

1 stop4h 40m

Kuching

Sun 5/26

Nonstop1h 30m

$161

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/28

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/3

Nonstop2h 40m

$165

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/25

2 stops18h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/1

1 stop15h 05m

$167

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/6

1 stop4h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/7

1 stop4h 10m

$172

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/19

Nonstop1h 25m

Kuching

Sun 5/26

Nonstop1h 30m

$187

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/19

1 stop4h 40m

Kuching

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 40m

$257

Kota KinabaluShanghai Pu Dong

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/18

Nonstop4h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/20

Nonstop4h 10m

$482

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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. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 71 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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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 May 9, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,749,864 searches.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

7.5
Good
396 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

6.7
Okay
253 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

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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, Tawau. 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 $12 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $185 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 MYAirline have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($18), Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($25), and MYAirline flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($47).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    For shorter trips consider Labuan, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Sandakan as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 71 miles of Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Tokyo, Beijing, and Seoul.

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

    Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (354 flights per day), Seoul (66 flights per day), and Tawau (38 flights per day).

  • Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    For flights departing from Kota Kinabalu check dates and pricing for the following: Firefly, AirAsia X, Cebu Pacific, Royal Brunei Airlines, MYAirline. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Seri Begawan, Manila.

  • 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 $634
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore starting at $1,634

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 71 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.

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