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, Kuching, Tawau. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang 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 $13 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $200 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 Firefly, Batik Air, and AirAsia have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($24), Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($28), and AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($28).

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 $955 Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport starting at $2,326

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu . At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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Cheapest one-way flight	$13
Cheapest round-trip flight	$32
Cheapest airline	AirAsia
Most popular destination	Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
Good round-trip deal	$33 or less
Good one-way deal	$17 or less

The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.

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The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (avg. price of $88).

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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average round-trip price of $82).

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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 August 14, 2025.

Mon 9/297:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Sat 10/42:25 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$54

Thu 9/257:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Sun 9/289:00 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/14$56

Fri 8/2910:55 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Tue 9/23:30 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 8/14$57

Fri 9/2610:55 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Fri 10/31:45 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$58

Sat 11/18:50 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/36:50 amKUL - BKI

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13$77

Fri 10/249:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Mon 10/276:50 amKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Deal found 8/12$80

Sat 11/16:00 amBKI - KUL

1 stop13h 00mAirAsia

Wed 12/36:50 amKUL - BKI

1 stop13h 10mAirAsia

Deal found 8/13$81

Fri 1/306:00 amBKI - KUL

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/16:50 amKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11$85

Sat 8/3012:40 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/305:30 pmKCH - BKI

1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13$88

Thu 10/239:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Sat 10/2512:05 pmKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Deal found 8/12$88

Sat 8/307:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Sat 8/303:30 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 8/13$93

Thu 10/239:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 10/256:30 amKUL - BKI

1 stop12h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/14$93

Best flights from Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Mon 9/297:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Sat 10/42:25 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$54

Sat 11/18:50 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/36:50 amKUL - BKI

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13$77

Fri 10/249:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Mon 10/276:50 amKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Deal found 8/12$80

Thu 10/239:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 10/256:30 amKUL - BKI

1 stop12h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/14$93

Thu 9/257:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Sun 9/289:00 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/14$56

Fri 8/2910:55 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Tue 9/23:30 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 8/14$57

Fri 9/2610:55 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Fri 10/31:45 pmKCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$58

Fri 1/306:00 amBKI - KUL

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/16:50 amKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11$85

Thu 10/239:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Sat 10/2512:05 pmKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Deal found 8/12$88

Sat 8/3012:40 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/305:30 pmKCH - BKI

1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13$88

Fri 10/243:25 pmBKI - KUL

1 stop19h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 10/276:50 amKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/12$102

Sat 9/279:00 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Sat 11/15:30 pmKUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Deal found 8/12$97

Last-minute flights from Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated August 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 8/197:00 amBKI - KCH

1 stop27h 50mBatik Air

Wed 8/277:55 pmKCH - BKI

1 stop14h 40mBatik Air

Deal found 8/14$294

Wed 8/203:05 pmBKI - KCH

1 stop27h 50mBatik Air

Wed 8/277:55 pmKCH - BKI

1 stop14h 40mBatik Air

Deal found 8/14$273

Wed 8/203:00 pmBKI - KCH

2 stops19h 50mBatik Air

Mon 8/2511:50 amKCH - BKI

2 stops23h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 8/14$779

Thu 8/213:00 pmBKI - KCH

2 stops27h 50mBatik Air

Mon 8/257:50 pmKCH - BKI

2 stops42h 15mBatik Air

Deal found 8/14$410

Thu 8/213:30 amBKI - KUL

1 stop8h 55mChina Southern

Tue 8/261:25 pmKUL - BKI

1 stop28h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 8/14$3,678

Fri 8/2210:20 amBKI - KUL

2 stops33h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 8/267:30 amKUL - BKI

1 stop9h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/14$377

Sun 8/2411:35 amBKI - KCH

2 stops23h 15mBatik Air

Sat 8/3011:50 amKCH - BKI

2 stops23h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 8/13$430

One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Sun 9/287:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 8/13$31

Fri 8/2210:55 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$34

Tue 10/710:10 amBKI - KCH

1 stop12h 10mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$41

Sat 8/236:00 amBKI - KUL

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13$41

Sun 9/217:15 pmBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 8/14$42

Sat 8/307:50 amBKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 8/13$43

Sat 9/278:00 amBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 8/13$43

Wed 9/106:00 amBKI - KUL

1 stop10h 40mAirAsia

Deal found 8/13$44

Sat 9/277:15 amBKI - KUL

1 stop17h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$48

Wed 8/206:00 amBKI - KUL

1 stop4h 55mAirAsia

Deal found 8/14$49

Wed 9/107:15 amBKI - KUL

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$51

Sat 10/411:25 pmBKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/12$52

International flights from Kota Kinabalu
Find cheap international flights from Kota Kinabalu based on historic user searches and pricing. Information updated on August 14, 2025.

Wed 11/126:55 pmBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia

Sun 11/164:15 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 8/13$142

Mon 12/16:55 pmBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia

Sun 12/74:15 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 8/13$149

Mon 10/276:55 pmBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia

Fri 10/314:15 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 8/13$156

Tue 10/79:05 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop17h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Thu 11/139:40 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop10h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 8/13$318

Sun 9/1410:55 amBKI - MNL

2 stops25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 9/2212:50 pmMNL - BKI

2 stops43h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/13$323

Mon 9/1510:55 amBKI - MNL

2 stops27h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 9/226:50 amMNL - BKI

2 stops14h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/14$324

Sat 9/134:15 pmBKI - MNL

2 stops29h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 9/176:50 amMNL - BKI

2 stops25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/13$339

Mon 9/1510:55 amBKI - MNL

2 stops25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 9/186:50 amMNL - BKI

2 stops25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/13$383

Sat 11/1511:00 amBKI - DXB

1 stop21h 45mEmirates

Fri 11/219:35 pmDXB - BKI

1 stop32h 25mEmirates

Deal found 8/14$801

Sat 11/155:20 amBKI - DXB

2 stops44h 15mOman Air

Fri 11/215:15 pmDXB - BKI

2 stops27h 40mOman Air

Deal found 8/14$866

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/15

1:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

8:40 am-12:55 am

2 stops16h 15m

$516

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/1

1:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

8:40 am-12:55 am

2 stops16h 15m

$575

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/25

1:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

12:05 am-1:20 am

2 stops34h 15m

$820

Kota KinabaluShanghai

BKI - PVG

BKIPVG

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/25

1:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/3

7:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$929

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/25

1:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops28h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

10:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$945

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/24

1:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops28h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

10:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$951

Kota KinabaluSeattle

BKI - SEA

BKISEA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

10:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/4

2:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 25m

$973

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/17

8:25 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops36h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

5:15 pm-11:15 am

2 stops27h 00m

$1,112

Kota KinabaluSeattle

BKI - SEA

BKISEA

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

4:20 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/4

4:30 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,254

Kota KinabaluWashington, D.C.

BKI - IAD

BKIIAD

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/26

9:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

9:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,482

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $28). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in September will prove the most costly (average of $60). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons 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: AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (500 flights per day), Tawau (75 flights per day), and Seoul (58 flights per day).

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Sandakan, with prices starting at $13. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

273 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia

6.7

Okay

211 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air

5.9

Fair

73 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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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, Kuching, Tawau. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang 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 $13 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $200 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 Firefly, Batik Air, and AirAsia have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($24), Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($28), and AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($28).
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 $955
Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport starting at $2,326
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?
November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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