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$71+ Cheap flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — BKI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Expedia)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$167

Good round-trip deal

$149 or less
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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/51:05 pmHKG - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Sat 3/89:15 amBKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 2/20$129
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/51:05 pmHKG - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/811:20 amBKI - HKG
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:40 pmHKG - BKI
1 stop30h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 3/71:30 amBKI - HKG
1 stop11h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$223
This Jeju Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jeju Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:30 amHKG - BKI
1 stop23h 00mJeju Air
Fri 3/71:30 amBKI - HKG
1 stop23h 00mJeju Air
Deal found 2/20$387
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:35 pmHKG - BKI
1 stop10h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/512:40 pmBKI - HKG
1 stop11h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/20$550
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/221:35 pmHKG - BKI
2 stops25h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 3/296:00 pmBKI - HKG
2 stops16h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/20$571
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1012:40 amHKG - BKI
1 stop22h 50mAsiana Airlines
Sat 3/151:45 amBKI - HKG
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/19$726
This T'way Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure T'way Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:40 amHKG - BKI
1 stop21h 45mT'way Air
Mon 5/511:25 pmBKI - HKG
1 stop23h 50mT'way Air
Deal found 2/19$867

Find flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Hong Kong

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Kota Kinabalu

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Price

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3/5

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/8

9:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$129

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3/5

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/8

11:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$181

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3/5

5:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop30h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/7

1:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$223

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 3/4

1:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/7

1:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$387

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 4/30

2:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/5

12:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$550

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 3/22

1:35 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/29

6:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$571

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 3/10

12:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/15

1:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$726

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 4/29

12:40 am-10:25 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/5

11:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$867

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3/19

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$71

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 3/11

9:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$95

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Hong Kong-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Hong Kong-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from HKG to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
878 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong Intl. Booking flights from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Kota Kinabalu from 1 airline. 3h 00m is how long a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    This flight path from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    AirAsia, at $129, was found to be the cheapest airline from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Jeju Air. AirAsia is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $71 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $95 and Batik Air from $132 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $230, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $126. The most popular route (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$134Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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