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$64+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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SEL — BKI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) 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

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Jin Air)

One-way from

$64
(Jin Air)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$284

Good round-trip deal

$224 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Jin 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 Jin Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:05 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mJin Air
Wed 10/111:40 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mJin Air
Deal found 2/20$128
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/241:05 amICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 30mAirAsia
Wed 3/266:05 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 2/20$143
This T'way 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 T'way Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:00 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Fri 4/2511:25 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Deal found 2/20$144
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 7/87:10 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 20mJeju Air
Thu 7/1012:30 amBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mJeju Air
Deal found 2/20$181
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:15 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/266:05 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$182
This China Southern 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/164:15 pmICN - BKI
1 stop26h 45mChina Southern
Wed 3/197:05 pmBKI - ICN
1 stop17h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 2/20$317
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.
Fri 5/28:35 pmICN - BKI
1 stop22h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 5/66:40 pmBKI - ICN
1 stop23h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/20$335
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Sat 3/16:50 amICN - BKI
1 stop14h 50mBatik Air
Wed 3/511:20 amBKI - ICN
1 stop17h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 2/19$348
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Sun 3/167:25 amICN - BKI
2 stops18h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 3/181:30 amBKI - ICN
2 stops18h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$350
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Sun 4/62:25 pmGMP - BKI
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/109:50 amBKI - GMP
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$388
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Sun 4/612:00 pmGMP - BKI
1 stop13h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 4/91:30 amBKI - GMP
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$399

Find flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul 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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IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/21

6:05 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/23

11:40 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$128

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/24

1:05 am-5:35 am

Nonstop5h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/26

6:05 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$143

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 4/20

6:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/25

11:25 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$144

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Tue 7/8

7:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/11

12:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$181

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Tue 3/25

6:15 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/26

6:05 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$182

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 4/6

8:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/10

6:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$267

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 8/7

6:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/17

7:00 am-5:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$271

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/16

4:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/19

7:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$317

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/16

7:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/18

1:30 am-8:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$343

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/16

8:05 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop5h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/18

12:40 am-6:55 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$378

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Best time to book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is 4 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 SEL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul 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.

When flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Seoul 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 SEL to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

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 Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

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 Seoul 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Seoul. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    This flight path from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 16 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is Jin Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are AirAsia and T'way Air, starting at $143 and $144 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $64 on Jin Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include T'way Air from $73 and Jeju Air from $91 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing AirAsia (82%), Korean Air (81%) or Jin Air (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $359, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (Incheon Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $336.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul 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 5 airlines flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Seoul 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
T'way AirCheapest$56Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
AirAsiaCheapest$105Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Jeju AirCheapest$153Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Jin AirCheapest$199Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$226Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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