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₱3,404 Find Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flight Deals to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.
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4:15 pm - 6:30 pmMNL-BKI
2h 15mnonstop
6:55 pm - 8:55 pmBKI-MNL
2h 00mnonstop
₱6,866Philippines AirAsia
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 16
4:15 pm - 6:30 pmMNL-BKI
2h 15mnonstop
6:55 pm - 8:55 pmBKI-MNL
2h 00mnonstop
₱6,923Philippines AirAsia
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Wed, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 16
4:15 pm - 6:30 pmMNL-BKI
2h 15mnonstop
6:55 pm - 8:55 pmBKI-MNL
2h 00mnonstop
₱7,154Philippines AirAsia
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Fri, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 19
6:30 am - 7:05 pmMNL-BKI
12h 35m1 stop
6:55 pm - 8:55 pmBKI-MNL
2h 00mnonstop
₱8,654
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 23
6:30 am - 7:05 pmMNL-BKI
12h 35m1 stop
6:55 pm - 8:55 pmBKI-MNL
2h 00mnonstop
₱9,116
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Wed, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 16
7:30 pm - 7:05 pmMNL-BKI
23h 35m1 stop
12:30 pm - 6:30 pmBKI-MNL
30h 00m1 stop
₱9,404Scoot
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Tue, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 8
6:30 am - 7:05 pmMNL-BKI
12h 35m1 stop
8:05 pm - 5:30 amBKI-MNL
9h 25m1 stop
₱10,616Scoot
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 23
6:40 am - 9:35 pmMNL-BKI
14h 55m1 stop
6:50 am - 12:20 pmBKI-MNL
29h 30m2 stops
₱19,905Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
7:55 pm - 12:40 amCEB-BKI
28h 45m2 stops
5:45 pm - 7:40 amBKI-CEB
37h 55m2 stops
₱24,117Philippine Airlines
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Mon, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 16
6:40 am - 6:05 pmMNL-BKI
11h 25m2 stops
7:20 am - 9:30 pmBKI-MNL
14h 10m1 stop
₱27,867Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 23

Flights to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₱6,576. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are ₱13,505 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is November, where tickets cost ₱5,827 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets from the Philippines is ₱7,962 and ₱7,731 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of ₱9,000.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost ₱5,603 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₱12,008.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu, 25% of our users found tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Manila ₱6,836 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

₱3,404
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport and downtown Kota Kinabalu is 6 km.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs ₱6,192. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₱3,057 and departed from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 4 direct flights from within Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Manila ₱5,311
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from the Philippines is November.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +28 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +29 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +29 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +30 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +28 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +29 more

Thursday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +30 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +31 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Saturday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +31 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +32 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +30 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Philippines

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +28 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +29 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +29 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +30 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +28 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +29 more

Thursday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +30 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +31 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Saturday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +31 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +32 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +30 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 266 reviews
6.7Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

2.0 MediocreDiane, Nov 2024DPS - KUL
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Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The flight to GES MNL sucks, there was no entertainment. There was no footrest. So the business class seat was not comfortable.

I can't complain. Flying with Philippines airlines was the best choice. They are the best option in the Philippines.

Flight left and arrived on time. Preloading area in Manila could use some help. Area needs to be bigger to at least seat the passengers while waiting. Crew is great nonstop to MNL is a game changer.

My finger has been hurt by seat, but no answer from you.

Great ride! arrived safe and sound. Everything was great altho its still uncomfortable seats too small space to pass through in.

Not much legroom in economy seats and aisle. Bathrooms are not maintained well. Staff can be friendlier. Food is barely edible.

The PAL employee who assisted my minor children went above and beyond her job and our expectations! Sophia was kind, courteous and made sure my children were taken care of!

Service was good but food needs maybe it’s just me Cause I am a foodservice supervisor more menu Sampling to get better quality when packed to be reheated . Vegetables are already dark and over cooked and breaded entrees are not the best choice I guess . All airlines meal service doesn’t appeal To me.Cause this trip I’ve used 4 different airlines and nothing good in all of them food wise. Thanks

Overall it’s very acceptable I will gave an A.

Food was satisfactory, movie monitor not working. Other than that on time and pleasant crew.

The flight was delayed by an hour . Traveling with 75 year old father was difficult and then when he asked for water he was asked to purchase :-) . Overall just an ok experience.

Overall service is good, the only thing I would like airasia to improve is there seating. Their seat handles are broken as well as the back rest

Boarding with air asia is excellent via organized lines by zone except when there is only 1 gate agent and no scanner, only by tearing tickets??? Crazy

The flight was supposed to depart at 9:25. It departed at 9:00. Im glad we were early and did not miss it.

They wouldn't even allow us to bring water from the fountain on board the aircraft.

Premium seats should have legroom this one didn't have it. I had 2 free checked bag but I got charged for while it shows on my reservation

Terrible airline! This airline just ruined our family vacation due to a 12 hours delay as a result of their operational issues.

Too many flight delays. Airport terminal serving Boracay needs upgrades.

Over 6 hours delayed.. using philippine air fleet planes are beat up dirty and uncomfortable. Have been flying air asia for over 4 years from Manila to Tokyo and kansai as well as several local flights from Manila to Bacolod and Cebu.. 3 planes were down for maintenance and caused havoc.. need to invest in new fleet or seriously clean and upgrade the existing fleet. Will not be flying anymore until fixed. Several options out there now to choose from as air asia prices have skyrocketed.. no point in using them anymore . Severally upset passenger here. They can’t even manage the queuing of Zones for boarding as it’s a crab fest free for all now. No discipline and let the passengers in line to board just run into any lane possible.. and priority luggage?? Forget it I’ve paid for it for the last 6 flights and never got it first.. air asia has turned into a expensive joke.. use Cebu pacific or zip air now..

We had three flight delays before eventually taking off 3 hours late. Inflight service was very limited, but it was a relatively short flight. Luggage was delivered promptly.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

6hrs fly they dont give you a glass of water from seoul to singapore need to buy drink and food plus they charge for bag on international fly is always Free 1 bag from seoul to singapore is Not a local fly you are traveling true asia same story from singapore to Bali no water drink after payment for bag drink cost more the regular airline Well never use this company again we use regular company like Delta korea japan China and even scoot parent company Singapore Air

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

The crew was not customer oriented at all, even confrontational . The aircraft needs more attention to detail as far as comfort, and the 1 hour sitting at the gate with no air is inexcusable

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/14Fri
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 15mMNL-BKI
3/16Sun
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱6,866
3/12Wed
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 15mMNL-BKI
3/16Sun
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱6,923
3/14Fri
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 15mMNL-BKI
3/19Wed
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱7,154
3/19Wed
1 stop
12h 35mMNL-BKI
3/23Sun
direct
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱8,654
3/12Wed
1 stop
12h 35mMNL-BKI
3/16Sun
direct
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱9,116
3/4Tue
1 stopScoot
23h 35mMNL-BKI
3/8Sat
1 stopScoot
30h 00mBKI-MNL
₱9,404
3/19Wed
1 stopScoot
12h 35mMNL-BKI
3/23Sun
1 stopScoot
9h 25mBKI-MNL
₱10,616
3/20Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 55mMNL-BKI
3/24Mon
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
29h 30mBKI-MNL
₱19,905
4/7Mon
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
28h 45mCEB-BKI
4/16Wed
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
37h 55mBKI-CEB
₱24,117
3/19Wed
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
11h 25mMNL-BKI
3/23Sun
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 10mBKI-MNL
₱27,867

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/10Mon
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 15mMNL-BKI
₱3,404
6/25Wed
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 10mMNL-BKI
₱4,096
4/20Sun
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 10mMNL-BKI
₱4,269
4/21Mon
1 stopScoot
15h 45mMNL-BKI
₱5,193
3/10Mon
1 stopScoot
29h 00mMNL-BKI
₱5,423
3/9Sun
1 stop
9h 30mMNL-BKI
₱5,943
2/23Sun
1 stop
15h 20mCEB-BKI
₱6,981
4/22Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
9h 35mMNL-BKI
₱11,020
4/20Sun
1 stopChina Southern
24h 35mMNL-BKI
₱11,712
4/22Tue
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
14h 15mMNL-BKI
₱23,309

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Last minute flights to Kota Kinabalu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/21Fri
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 15mMNL-BKI
3/7Fri
directPhilippines AirAsia
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱9,116
2/21Fri
direct
2h 15mMNL-BKI
3/7Fri
multi-stop
11h 55mBKI-MNL
₱12,404
2/21Fri
direct
2h 15mMNL-BKI
2/27Thu
multi-stop
24h 30mBKI-MNL
₱13,039
2/21Fri
direct
2h 15mMNL-BKI
2/27Thu
multi-stop
14h 40mBKI-MNL
₱14,078
2/21Fri
multi-stop
30h 35mMNL-BKI
3/7Fri
direct
2h 00mBKI-MNL
₱14,539
2/20Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
17h 00mMNL-BKI
2/24Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
17h 15mBKI-MNL
₱30,059
2/20Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
11h 40mMNL-BKI
2/24Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 30mBKI-MNL
₱33,002
2/21Fri
multi-stopJeju Air
25h 10mMNL-BKI
3/6Thu
multi-stopJeju Air
20h 50mBKI-MNL
₱36,463
2/20Thu
multi-stopJeju Air
25h 10mMNL-BKI
2/23Sun
multi-stopJeju Air
20h 50mBKI-MNL
₱47,252
2/19Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
19h 35mMNL-BKI
2/23Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
26h 10mBKI-MNL
₱51,118

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