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฿2,254+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 17,341 searches and data was last updated on 11 January 2026.

Return from

฿5,072

One-way from

฿2,254

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

฿12,524
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  • Scoot
  • 3/3-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 25m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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  • Scoot
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (฿2,501 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (฿504 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 January 2026.

Tue 3/311:50BKK - BKI
1 stop6h 10mScoot
Thu 5/311:50BKI - BKK
1 stop8h 15mScoot
Deal found 8/1฿5,072
Mon 23/223:10BKK - BKI
1 stop10h 55mScoot
Mon 2/311:50BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 00mScoot
Deal found 9/1฿5,260
Thu 22/120:15BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/113:00BKI - BKK
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1฿5,542
Thu 22/106:40DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/106:00BKI - DMK
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1฿6,043
Fri 10/408:35DMK - BKI
1 stop7h 55mแอร์เอเชีย
Sun 19/410:00BKI - DMK
1 stop10h 50mแอร์เอเชีย
Deal found 10/1฿6,137
Sun 12/410:00DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 30mแอร์เอเชีย
Fri 17/406:00BKI - DMK
2 stops9h 45mแอร์เอเชีย
Deal found 10/1฿6,199
Mon 23/223:10BKK - BKI
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:15BKI - BKK
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1฿6,387
Sun 12/420:35BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 55mScoot
Fri 17/422:00BKI - BKK
1 stop20h 00mScoot
Deal found 10/1฿6,481
Mon 2/309:55DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/307:00BKI - DMK
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1฿6,575
Fri 10/422:55BKK - BKI
1 stop19h 35mScoot
Sun 19/412:15BKI - BKK
1 stop20h 50mScoot
Deal found 10/1฿6,606
Mon 2/309:55DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 40mแอร์เอเชีย
Tue 17/314:50BKI - DMK
1 stop6h 55mแอร์เอเชีย
Deal found 10/1฿6,763
Thu 22/112:05DMK - BKI
1 stop9h 05mBatik Air
Wed 28/107:15BKI - DMK
2 stops13h 00mBatik Air
Deal found 10/1฿6,794

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BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 23/2

23:10-11:05

1 stop10h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

11:50-10:50

1 stop24h 00m

฿5,260

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 22/1

06:40-14:15

1 stop6h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/1

07:00-17:05

1 stop11h 05m

฿6,043

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sun 12/4

13:10-22:15

1 stop8h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/4

23:25-07:50

1 stop9h 25m

฿6,324

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 23/2

23:10-19:00

1 stop18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

07:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

฿6,387

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 12/4

20:35-19:30

1 stop21h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/4

22:00-17:00

1 stop20h 00m

฿6,481

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 2/3

09:55-17:35

1 stop6h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/3

07:00-12:45

1 stop6h 45m

฿6,575

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 4/3

08:35-16:25

1 stop6h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/3

07:00-12:45

1 stop6h 45m

฿6,575

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 2/3

09:55-17:35

1 stop6h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/3

14:50-20:45

1 stop6h 55m

฿6,763

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 4/3

15:10-23:00

1 stop6h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/3

09:10-14:40

1 stop6h 30m

฿6,763

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 22/1

09:55-18:25

1 stop7h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/1

10:00-14:40

1 stop5h 40m

฿6,825

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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu takes 6 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Thailand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

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

    For a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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