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$32+ Cheap flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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BKK — BKI
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Southeast Asia (zzYJX) 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 December 18, 2024.

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$51
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$32
(Malaysia Airlines)
From Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1911:20 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/302:40 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/2011:40 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Tue 12/2411:25 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 12/18$117
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/313:35 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 1/47:10 amBKI - KCH
1 stop7h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/17$119
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2911:15 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 1/57:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/17$133
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sat 12/217:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 12/17$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/254:35 pmSIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/38:35 amBKI - SIN
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/2811:40 pmSIN - BKI
1 stop9h 00mAirAsia
Wed 1/110:55 pmBKI - SIN
1 stop12h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 12/18$174
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/234:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Fri 12/276:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 12/17$183
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:10 pmSIN - BKI
1 stop7h 20mBatik Air
Tue 12/3111:20 amBKI - SIN
1 stop9h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 12/18$201
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:30 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/276:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/265:40 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mChina Southern
Sun 12/297:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop15h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$293
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/231:10 amMNL - BKI
1 stop10h 05mAirAsia
Thu 12/266:00 amBKI - MNL
1 stop30h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 12/17$375

Find flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Asia 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 December 18, 2024.

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SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Thu 1/16

3:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/23

8:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$151

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/25

7:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/12

9:50 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$152

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Fri 1/3

7:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/7

4:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$161

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/25

2:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/4

3:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$177

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Tue 2/11

11:40 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

8:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$183

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/17

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/20

12:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$185

Bandar Seri BegawanKota Kinabalu

BWN - BKI

BWNBKI

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

Tue 1/7

7:35 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop0h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/9

8:50 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$187

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Thu 1/23

9:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/26

8:05 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$189

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/25

3:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/4

7:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$191

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Wed 1/8

4:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops5h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/16

11:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$193

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Travel insights for flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Asia 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 December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
292 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
159 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.7
Okay
300 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Malaysia Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $32. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and Batik Air, as they are both options that can get you from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    When deciding which route to take from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu consider Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - Kota Kinabalu or Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Asia 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 4 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Asia 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$81Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$83Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
AirAsiaCheapest$88Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$205Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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