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฿2,644+ 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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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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 16 March 2026.

Mon 20/422:30
BKK
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BKI
1 stop11h 45m
Scoot
Fri 24/420:45
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop25h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 13/3฿5,869
Tue 28/422:30
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop9h 20m
Scoot
Tue 5/512:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop20h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 14/3฿5,998
Sun 16/822:30
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop9h 20m
Scoot
Tue 1/912:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop22h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 12/3฿6,126
Wed 22/410:55
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop7h 35m
Scoot
Thu 14/512:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop20h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 14/3฿6,288
Sat 15/815:15
DMK
-
BKI
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/909:50
BKI
-
DMK
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3฿6,384
Mon 17/822:30
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop11h 45m
Scoot
Mon 31/820:30
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop22h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 12/3฿6,417
Thu 20/820:35
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop22h 10m
Scoot
Sat 29/820:45
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop22h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 12/3฿6,546
Wed 19/810:55
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop7h 35m
Scoot
Thu 3/912:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop8h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 12/3฿6,739
Sat 11/420:35
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop13h 40m
Scoot
Sun 19/412:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop20h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 12/3฿6,900
Mon 4/510:55
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop7h 35m
Scoot
Sun 10/512:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop6h 35m
Scoot
Deal found 14/3฿6,933
Wed 22/413:45
DMK
-
BKI
1 stop19h 45m
Batik Air
Thu 14/510:30
BKI
-
DMK
1 stop22h 45m
Batik Air
Deal found 14/3฿7,094
Sun 19/409:05
BKK
-
BKI
1 stop22h 45m
Scoot
Thu 23/412:15
BKI
-
BKK
1 stop20h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 14/3฿7,094

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

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 16 March 2026.

Return from

฿5,869

One-way from

฿2,644

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

฿8,642
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 20/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (฿3,340 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (฿515 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 4/5

09:15-10:30

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/5

10:30-11:05

1 stop25h 35m

฿7,771

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 19/4

08:20-18:35

2 stops9h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

12:15-09:55

1 stop22h 40m

฿8,222

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sun 19/4

21:30-08:40

1 stop10h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

10:10-16:20

1 stop7h 10m

฿8,287

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 22/5

13:45-10:30

1 stop19h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/5

10:30-16:40

1 stop7h 10m

฿8,577

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sat 4/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop13h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/4

10:30-19:20

1 stop9h 50m

฿9,254

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 19/8

13:45-20:55

1 stop6h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/9

10:30-16:40

1 stop7h 10m

฿9,415

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 14/8

11:50-10:30

1 stop21h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/8

10:30-11:05

1 stop25h 35m

฿9,448

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sat 15/8

09:15-10:30

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 31/8

10:30-08:15

1 stop22h 45m

฿9,448
Fastest return journey

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sat 4/4

15:15-22:15

1 stop6h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/4

16:05-20:50

1 stop5h 45m

฿9,770

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 11/9

09:15-20:45

1 stop10h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

10:30-08:15

1 stop22h 45m

฿9,802

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu takes 6 hours 0 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 0 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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