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$57+ Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — BKI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or June, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Expedia)

One-way from

$57
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$127

Good round-trip deal

$122 or less
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila 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.
Sun 3/164:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 3/236:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 2/20$125
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/268:15 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$181
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.
Sun 3/166:30 amMNL - BKI
1 stop11h 45mScoot
Sun 3/238:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop9h 25mScoot
Deal found 2/20$208
This Singapore 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:05 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop18h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/128:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$346
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.
Wed 5/1411:20 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 10mJeju Air
Sat 5/1712:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Deal found 2/20$467
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.
Mon 3/101:15 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop11h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 3/126:45 pmBKI - MNL
2 stops17h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/20$585
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/163:55 amMNL - BKI
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 4/201:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$676
This Asiana 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1012:05 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop12h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 3/1112:40 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/20$841

Find flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Manila 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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ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/16

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/23

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$125

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 6/18

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/26

8:15 pm-2:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

$181

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/16

6:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/23

8:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 25m

$208

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/10

5:05 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

8:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$346

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/14

11:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/17

12:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$467

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/10

1:15 pm-12:55 am

1 stop11h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

6:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$585

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/16

3:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/20

1:30 am-1:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$676

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/10

12:05 pm-12:35 am

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

12:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$841

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/12

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$57

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/12

6:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$96

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Compare providers for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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: When it comes to deals on Manila-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Manila-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Manila-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Manila-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 Manila-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 Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is 78 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 MNL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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
266 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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 Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 5 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 Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is Philippines AirAsia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $125 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and Singapore Airlines, starting at $208 and $346 round-trip.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Philippines AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $57. Scoot flights start at $96 while deals on AirAsia start at $100 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average you can expect to pay $135 for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at $337.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila 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 Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manila 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.
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$93Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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