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$118+ Cheap flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — BKI
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(AirAsia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$255

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
From Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 10/271:00 pmHKG - BKI
Nonstop2h 55mAirAsia
Wed 11/59:15 amBKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 6/30$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 10/2711:45 amHKG - BKI
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/59:15 amBKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/279:00 pmHKG - BKI
1 stop14h 30mScoot
Wed 11/58:05 pmBKI - HKG
1 stop23h 55mScoot
Deal found 6/30$221
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/42:40 pmHKG - BKI
1 stop25h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sun 7/66:55 amBKI - HKG
1 stop6h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 6/30$266
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Batik Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/313:15 pmHKG - BKI
1 stop30h 15mBatik Air
Sun 8/31:30 pmBKI - HKG
1 stop24h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 6/27$359

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong 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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Hong Kong

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10/27

1:00 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/5

9:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$166

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10/27

11:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/5

9:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$199

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10/27

9:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/5

8:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$221

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 7/31

3:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

1:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$359

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 12/19

2:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop10h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/7

9:50 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$481

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 9/1

1:25 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$118

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 10/30

9:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$131

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 7/9

9:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$134

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 9/9

3:15 pm-11:45 am

2 stops20h 30m

$200

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 7/8

12:40 am-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong 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 June 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Scoot from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
264 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

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.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
881 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
6.6
Okay
208 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
72 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    This flight path from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    AirAsia, at $166, was found to be the cheapest airline from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scoot and Batik Air. AirAsia is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $131 and Batik Air from $200 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $229, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong 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 airline flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Hong Kong 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 June 30, 2025.
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AirAsiaCheapest$136Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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