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$15+ Cheap flights from Southeast Asia 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Mon 12/29
Mon 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 29, 2025.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Mon 12/153:45 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Mon 12/156:30 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 11/28$37
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Fri 12/123:45 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 11/29$42
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/237:40 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sun 12/288:45 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 11/26$53
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:10 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Fri 1/25:00 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 11/27$55
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Wed 12/36:50 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 12/1210:00 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 11/29$74
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Wed 12/37:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/310:10 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$77
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Wed 12/38:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/1210:10 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$78
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 12/113:55 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 11/27$79
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 11/307:35 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Wed 12/310:00 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 11/26$80
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Mon 12/88:30 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Wed 12/106:00 amBKI - KUL
1 stop9h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 11/28$83
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/21:30 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Fri 12/57:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 11/28$87
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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.
Mon 12/17:05 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Tue 12/27:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 11/27$88

Cheap flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated November 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$31
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$15
(Booking.com)
From Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Asia 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 November 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Southeast Asia

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

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Depart

Return

Price

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sun 1/11

1:40 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/18

12:25 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$31

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Tue 1/13

1:40 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1/17

12:25 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$35

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Mon 12/15

3:45 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/15

6:30 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$37

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Tue 12/30

1:45 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/2

9:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$55

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Mon 4/27

2:40 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/28

12:45 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$58

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Mon 1/26

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/29

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$63

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/19

10:40 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$74

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/13

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/20

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$74

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$79

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 4/24

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/27

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $49). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 YJX to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Asia 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 November 29, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 November 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu, such as AirAsia, Scoot, and Philippines AirAsia. 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
222 reviews

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

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
222 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
311 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

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.
Philippines AirAsia
6.6
Okay
117 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

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 Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    For as low as $31, AirAsia can have you in Kota Kinabalu from Southeast Asia in 50m. Southeast Asia and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 180 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    When deciding which route to take from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu consider Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $49). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Asia 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 November 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$83Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
AirAsiaCheapest$90Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
ScootCheapest$100Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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