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$79+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — BKI
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in May or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2026.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/218:15 am
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/134:55 pm
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$158
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/58:15 am
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/86:15 pm
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sun 7/128:15 am
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/187:00 pm
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$161
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/28:15 am
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/66:15 pm
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$163
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:35 am
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/3110:50 pm
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$201
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:20 am
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/144:55 pm
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$204
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/207:35 am
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/2310:50 pm
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$220
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/78:00 pm
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop28h 25m
Air Busan
Sat 7/1112:25 am
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop12h 20m
Air Busan
Deal found 4/4$487
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:00 pm
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop13h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 5/61:30 am
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$736
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:00 pm
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop13h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 5/91:30 am
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$816
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:00 pm
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop13h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 5/51:30 am
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$872
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/912:00 pm
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop13h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 7/131:30 am
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3$1,024

Find flight deals from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) 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 April 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(AirAsia)

One-way from

$79
(AirAsia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$221

Good round-trip deal

$637 or less

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul 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 April 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 7/2

8:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/6

7:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop11h 00m

$163

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/10

7:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/13

12:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$272

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/12

8:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/17

12:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$272
Quickest round-trip

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 7/2

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/5

12:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$275

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Wed 7/15

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/19

6:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop11h 45m

$277

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sat 4/25

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/27

12:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$295

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 4/23

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/28

12:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$295

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Fri 4/24

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/28

12:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$295

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/8

7:45 am-12:30 am

2 stops17h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/16

1:30 am-1:15 pm

3 stops34h 45m

$351

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 7/7

8:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/11

12:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$487

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Compare providers for flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seoul-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seoul-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seoul-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is 65 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 month to book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu (average of $78). Flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $202). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul 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 April 8, 2026.

When flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 8, 2026.

The most flights from SEL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

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 April 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown AirAsia and Batik Air from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
231 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Crew

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
231 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
231 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Crew

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
231 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Crew

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Seoul. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

    For as low as $736, Air Busan can have you in Kota Kinabalu from Seoul in 13h 30m. The distance from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is about 2287 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is T'way Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $112 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are AirAsia and Batik Air, starting at $151 and $159 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Batik Air (92%), AirAsia (88%) or Korean Air (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $370, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Incheon Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $313.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu (average of $78). Flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $202). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Seoul 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
T'way AirCheapest$112Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
AirAsiaCheapest$151Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Batik AirCheapest$159Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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