Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere

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BKI — KCH
Jun 9 — Jun 161

What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover essential information about flights departing from Kota Kinabalu, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Kota Kinabalu airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated June 4, 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$9

Cheapest round-trip flight

$57

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu.
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu.

Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 4, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,009,960 searches.
Wed 7/1712:30 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/195:00 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$180
Wed 7/171:40 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop27h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/197:00 amKUL - BKI
2 stops36h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$232
Sat 10/263:00 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 10/276:55 amKCH - BKI
2 stops13h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$316
Sat 10/269:40 amBKI - KCH
2 stops13h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 10/2710:15 amKCH - BKI
2 stops9h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$406
Wed 7/1711:55 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop12h 30mChina Southern
Thu 7/182:20 amKUL - BKI
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 6/3$638
Wed 7/1711:55 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop12h 30mChina Southern
Thu 7/183:05 amKUL - BKI
2 stops19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/3$644
Sun 6/306:55 amBKI - KCH
2 stops8h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 6/308:40 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop15h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,923
Fri 6/287:20 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Fri 7/54:55 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop25h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 6/4$3,841
Fri 6/287:20 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Thu 7/42:40 amKUL - BKI
2 stops39h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/4$3,858

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Kota Kinabalu to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,009,960 searches and data was last updated June 4, 2024.
Thu 7/186:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 7/317:55 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$111
Fri 6/2810:00 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 7/58:10 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/4$118
Thu 7/257:20 amBKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/253:00 pmPEN - BKI
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$122
Thu 7/257:20 amBKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/255:20 pmPEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$129
Tue 9/39:50 amBKI - TWU
1 stop7h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 9/78:10 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$144
Wed 7/1712:30 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop7h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/196:20 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$144
Sun 9/16:35 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 9/611:00 amTWU - BKI
1 stop7h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$149
Thu 7/2511:20 amBKI - PEN
1 stop6h 15mBatik Air
Thu 7/257:50 pmPEN - BKI
1 stop14h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 6/2$153
Mon 9/25:05 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/811:00 amTWU - BKI
1 stop7h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$158

International flights from Kota Kinabalu

Explore international flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Kota Kinabalu, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on June 4, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,009,960 searches.
Wed 6/261:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/306:55 amMNL - BKI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$192
Tue 6/189:20 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop16h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 6/219:35 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop18h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 6/2$199
Wed 6/261:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/292:00 amMNL - BKI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$216
Thu 6/278:15 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/307:35 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$221
Mon 6/171:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2110:45 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$225
Wed 6/261:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/292:00 amMNL - BKI
2 stops12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$227
Thu 6/275:25 pmBKI - MNL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/307:35 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$246
Mon 6/171:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/203:05 amMNL - BKI
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$278
Thu 6/278:15 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/292:00 amMNL - BKI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$283

Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from June 4, 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,009,960 searches.
Sat 10/268:15 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mFirefly
Sun 10/2711:00 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mFirefly
Deal found 6/3$52
Sun 6/308:50 amBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mCitizenPlane
Sun 6/3011:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mCitizenPlane
Deal found 6/3$68
Wed 7/179:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Fri 7/198:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 6/3$71
Thu 7/186:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 7/317:55 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/3$111

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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$180 - $3,858

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Price

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/17

1 stop8h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/19

1 stop5h 45m

$180

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/17

1 stop27h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/19

2 stops36h 35m

$232

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/26

1 stop6h 20m

Kuching

Sun 10/27

2 stops13h 15m

$316

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/26

2 stops13h 25m

Kuching

Sun 10/27

2 stops9h 55m

$406

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/17

1 stop12h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop16h 00m

$638

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/17

1 stop12h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 7/18

2 stops19h 50m

$644

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/30

2 stops8h 55m

Kuching

Sun 6/30

1 stop15h 15m

$1,923

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/28

1 stop17h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop25h 25m

$3,841

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/28

1 stop17h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops39h 40m

$3,858

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When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Kota Kinabalu travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on June 4, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,009,960 searches.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

7.5
Good
370 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Tawau, Penang. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang are some of the top choices made by users flying from Kota Kinabalu.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    For flights departing from Kota Kinabalu check dates and pricing for the following: Firefly, AirAsia X, Cebu Pacific, Royal Brunei Airlines, MYAirline. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Seri Begawan, Manila.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (354 flights per day), Seoul (66 flights per day), and Tawau (38 flights per day).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as $9 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $181 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that AirAsia, Firefly, and Royal Brunei Airlines have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($18), Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($25), and Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl ($49).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    For shorter trips consider Labuan, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Sandakan as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 71 miles of Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Tokyo, Beijing, and Seoul.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Kota Kinabalu we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $634
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore starting at $1,634

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