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

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BKK — BKI
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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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 January 17, 2025.

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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 January 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/208:00 amKUL - BKI
1 stop14h 15mAirAsia
Mon 2/2410:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/16$78
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/279:45 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Fri 1/3111:35 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 1/16$83
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/177:15 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/69:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/216:55 pmJHB - BKI
Nonstop2h 20mAirAsia
Mon 2/2411:50 amBKI - JHB
1 stop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 1/15$86
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/166:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Sat 2/229:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 1/15$87
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 7/279:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/912:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/16$89
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/131:50 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/209:30 pmBKI - TWU
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/1011:15 amJHB - BKI
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/159:20 pmBKI - JHB
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Mon 2/312:35 amKCH - BKI
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/45:45 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$109
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 8/1911:00 amTWU - BKI
1 stop7h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 8/266:55 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/16$114
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Mon 2/1711:45 amSIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 20mAirAsia
Fri 2/2810:00 pmBKI - SIN
1 stop9h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 1/15$114
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Sat 4/128:55 amSIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 25mScoot
Fri 4/189:35 pmBKI - SIN
Nonstop2h 30mScoot
Deal found 1/16$115

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 January 17, 2025.

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Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Sat 5/10

9:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/15

1:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$96

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/30

11:20 pm-2:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

1:50 am-4:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$97

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/20

10:50 am-11:30 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/24

3:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 15m

$103

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Sun 4/20

4:40 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/28

9:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$104

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Mon 2/3

12:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/4

5:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$109

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/13

10:00 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/22

12:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$110

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Mon 2/17

11:45 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/28

10:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop9h 05m

$114

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Sat 4/12

8:55 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/18

9:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$115

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/23

6:00 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/5

5:50 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$117

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Tue 2/11

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/13

11:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$117

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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 January 17, 2025.

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 January 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
922 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $40. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, 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 Kuching - 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$83Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
AirAsiaCheapest$88Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
ScootCheapest$95Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$205Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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