Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere

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BKI — KCH
May 3 — May 101

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 April 28, 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$12

Cheapest round-trip flight

$67

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 April 28, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,944,896 searches.
Sat 6/19:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Wed 6/56:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$127
Mon 6/109:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Thu 6/136:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$131
Fri 6/2111:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Tue 6/256:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$137
Sun 5/193:45 pmBKI - KCH
3 stops6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/217:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$139
Sun 6/29:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Thu 6/68:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$141
Tue 8/63:45 pmBKI - KUL
2 stops6h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/76:20 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$143
Tue 6/119:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Fri 6/146:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$144
Mon 6/109:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Fri 6/148:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$148
Mon 6/311:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Fri 6/76:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$152

Last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Kota Kinabalu. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travelers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated April 28, 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,944,896 searches.
Sat 5/47:10 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/66:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$112
Fri 5/39:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 5/411:35 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$137
Sat 5/47:10 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/56:00 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$169
Fri 5/34:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/310:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$178
Sat 5/47:10 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 5/45:15 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop6h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$181

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 2,944,896 searches and data was last updated April 28, 2024.
Sun 5/196:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 05mAirAsia
Tue 5/218:25 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 4/27$67
Thu 9/196:35 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/238:10 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$69
Mon 8/265:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/289:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$76
Sun 5/196:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 05mAirAsia
Tue 5/2112:05 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop6h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 4/27$83
Tue 8/611:30 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/73:40 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/26$85
Thu 9/268:15 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/3011:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$87
Mon 5/209:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/274:50 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$93
Fri 5/106:35 amBKI - SDK
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/1211:05 amSDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$93
Wed 6/269:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Sat 6/296:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$98

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 April 28, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,944,896 searches.
Thu 9/268:15 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop24h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Mon 9/309:35 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop22h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 4/27$183
Thu 9/269:45 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/306:50 amMNL - BKI
2 stops13h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$297
Fri 8/911:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop9h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 8/113:05 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop9h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/28$298
Wed 9/257:00 amBKI - MNL
1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/2912:50 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop9h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/26$307
Fri 7/125:20 amBKI - MNL
1 stop8h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 7/143:05 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop9h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/28$310
Tue 9/2412:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Sun 9/2911:10 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 4/26$534
Wed 9/2512:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Mon 9/3011:10 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 4/27$551
Thu 7/1112:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Sun 7/1411:10 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 4/28$572
Thu 8/812:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Sun 8/1111:10 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 4/28$901

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 April 28, 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,944,896 searches.
Sun 5/198:50 amBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Tue 5/213:30 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 4/28$43
Mon 8/265:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/289:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$76
Tue 8/611:30 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/73:40 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/26$85
Thu 9/268:15 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/3011:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$87
Mon 5/209:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/274:50 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$93
Wed 6/269:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Sat 6/296:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$98
Sun 6/309:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Wed 7/38:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 4/27$102
Sun 5/199:00 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/266:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/27$106
Mon 5/209:45 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/274:50 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/28$106

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 28, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,944,896 searches

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Any airport

Budget

$127 - $152

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/1

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/5

Nonstop2h 40m

$127

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/13

Nonstop2h 40m

$131

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/21

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/25

Nonstop2h 40m

$137

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/19

3 stops6h 30m

Kuching

Tue 5/21

Nonstop1h 25m

$139

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/2

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/6

Nonstop2h 40m

$141

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/6

2 stops6h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/7

Nonstop2h 40m

$143

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/14

Nonstop2h 40m

$144

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/14

Nonstop2h 40m

$148

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur Intl

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/3

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/7

Nonstop2h 40m

$152

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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 January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 49 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 April 21, 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 April 28, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,944,896 searches.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

7.5
Good
399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

6.8
Okay
264 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

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

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

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as $12 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $190 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 MYAirline 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 MYAirline flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($48).

  • 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 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).

  • 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 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

  • 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.

  • 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 49 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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