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$75+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — BKI
août 5 — août 121
mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in May or March, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 juillet 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$169
(AirAsia)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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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 juillet 31, 2025.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
lun. 10/138:15 amICN - BKI
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/2010:50 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$169
This Jin Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Jin Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 10/187:10 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mJin Air
jeu. 10/2312:35 amBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mJin Air
Deal found 7/30$170
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
lun. 9/156:20 amICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mBatik Air
dim. 9/2111:10 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 7/31$175
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
jeu. 8/286:15 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
jeu. 9/411:40 pmBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Deal found 7/31$183
This Jeju Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Jeju Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/117:10 pmICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 20mJeju Air
dim. 9/2112:30 amBKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mJeju Air
Deal found 7/31$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
jeu. 8/2812:55 pmICN - BKI
1 stop13h 25mPhilippines AirAsia
mer. 9/31:45 amBKI - ICN
1 stop9h 25mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 7/31$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/148:50 pmGMP - BKI
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
dim. 9/2110:10 amBKI - GMP
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$484
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/198:00 pmGMP - BKI
1 stop28h 05mAir Busan
jeu. 8/2112:15 amBKI - GMP
1 stop8h 40mAir Busan
Deal found 7/30$892

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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 juillet 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

lun. 10/13

8:15 am-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 10/20

10:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$169

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

sam. 10/18

7:10 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 10/23

12:35 am-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$170

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

lun. 9/15

6:20 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 9/21

11:10 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$175

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

jeu. 8/28

6:15 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 9/4

11:40 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$183

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

jeu. 9/11

7:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 9/21

12:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$186

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

jeu. 8/28

12:55 pm-1:20 am

1 stop13h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

mer. 9/3

1:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$218

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

dim. 9/14

8:50 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 9/21

10:10 am-11:00 am

2 stops23h 50m

$484

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

mar. 8/19

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 8/21

12:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop8h 40m

$892

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

mar. 11/18

6:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$75

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

mer. 10/22

7:10 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$86

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Best time to book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is 2 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 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 juillet 31, 2025.

When flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

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 juillet 31, 2025.

The most flights from SEL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 juillet 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and AirAsia 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

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
271 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

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
209 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

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 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 4 inbound flights from Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 popular is this Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    This flight path from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 16 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is Jin Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $170 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Batik Air and T'way Air, starting at $175 and $183 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $75 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jeju Air from $86 and Scoot from $188 one-way.

  • 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 AirAsia (90%), Korean Air (82%) or Jin Air (82%) 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 $353, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $97. The most popular route (Incheon Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $261.

  • 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 5 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 juillet 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
T'way AirCheapest$64Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Jeju AirCheapest$84Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirAsiaCheapest$122Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Jin AirCheapest$170Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$226Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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