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$36+ Cheap flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$36
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$36
(Kiwi.com)
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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 April 24, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/25:20 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Wed 5/710:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 4/22$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/28:55 amKUL - BKI
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amBKI - KUL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$84
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 8/198:30 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 8/266:45 amBKI - TWU
1 stop3h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/24$87
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/77:30 amKCH - BKI
1 stop24h 55mAirAsia
Sat 6/145:10 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop15h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 4/23$88
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/177:45 pmJHB - BKI
1 stop4h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/235:20 amBKI - JHB
1 stop5h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/23$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/310:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/510:20 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/22$89
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/25:15 pmJHB - BKI
Nonstop2h 20mAirAsia
Wed 5/79:40 pmBKI - JHB
Nonstop2h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 4/23$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/156:00 amPEN - BKI
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1310:20 amBKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$91
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/248:35 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 6/111:20 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 4/23$94
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 11/612:35 pmPEN - BKI
1 stop5h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 11/1011:55 amBKI - PEN
1 stop5h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/23$96
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 6/295:40 pmSIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia
Mon 6/302:45 pmBKI - SIN
Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 4/22$102
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/285:45 pmPEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Sat 5/37:10 amBKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 4/23$103

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Southeast Asia

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Kota Kinabalu

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Price

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/13

10:20 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$91

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/12

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/15

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$92

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/24

8:35 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/1

11:20 pm-1:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$94

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/11

8:05 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

10:20 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$99

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/9

7:00 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$102

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Sun 6/29

5:40 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/30

2:45 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$102

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Sun 6/8

2:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/15

11:05 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$102

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/9

7:00 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$106

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 8/9

6:25 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/16

7:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$109

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Sun 6/29

5:40 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/30

5:20 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 55m

$122

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
857 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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 $36. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippines AirAsia 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 Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$84Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
AirAsiaCheapest$87Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
ScootCheapest$100Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$205Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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