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฿2,233+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, 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 14 July 2025.

Return from

฿4,013

One-way from

฿2,233

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

฿7,412
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 8/1-15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 3/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (฿28,854 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (฿6,522 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 14 July 2025.

Mon 11/810:50BKK - BKI
1 stop7h 35mScoot
Mon 18/820:25BKI - BKK
1 stop21h 35mScoot
Deal found 12/7฿4,046
Wed 27/818:00BKK - BKI
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/810:20BKI - BKK
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7฿4,725
Thu 25/912:00DMK - BKI
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/911:45BKI - DMK
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7฿6,538
Wed 27/808:35DMK - BKI
2 stops23h 15mแอร์เอเชีย
Sun 31/809:15BKI - DMK
1 stop9h 55mแอร์เอเชีย
Deal found 12/7฿6,797
Sun 24/817:15BKK - BKI
1 stop6h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 26/805:20BKI - BKK
1 stop5h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/7฿7,250
Sun 24/812:50DMK - BKI
2 stops22h 40mBatik Air
Tue 26/815:30BKI - DMK
2 stops20h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 11/7฿13,335
Wed 24/900:05BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 35mT'way Air
Sun 28/923:40BKI - BKK
1 stop23h 55mT'way Air
Deal found 12/7฿17,251
Mon 25/801:00BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 30mJeju Air
Mon 1/900:30BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 29mJeju Air
Deal found 12/7฿17,866
Wed 27/819:10BKK - BKI
1 stop28h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 2/901:30BKI - BKK
1 stop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/7฿20,229
Tue 26/800:55BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 40mJin Air
Sat 30/800:35BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 10mJin Air
Deal found 12/7฿21,394
Wed 27/823:20BKK - BKI
2 stops21h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 31/817:45BKI - BKK
2 stops19h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 12/7฿22,171
Wed 27/821:55BKK - BKI
1 stop25h 35mShanghai Airlines
Sat 30/801:30BKI - BKK
1 stop27h 35mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 12/7฿28,482

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Return

Price

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 8/1

20:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/1

11:50-19:00

1 stop8h 10m

฿4,013

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 27/8

18:00-11:15

1 stop16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

10:20-10:45

1 stop25h 25m

฿4,725

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 25/9

12:00-21:15

1 stop8h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

11:45-19:20

1 stop8h 35m

฿6,538

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 27/8

08:35-08:50

2 stops23h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

09:15-18:10

1 stop9h 55m

฿6,797

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 24/8

17:15-00:40

1 stop6h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 26/8

05:20-10:15

1 stop5h 55m

฿7,250

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sun 24/8

12:50-12:30

2 stops22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 26/8

15:30-11:05

2 stops20h 35m

฿13,335

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 24/9

00:05-22:40

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

23:40-22:35

1 stop23h 55m

฿17,251

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 25/8

01:00-23:30

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/9

00:30-23:59

1 stop24h 29m

฿17,866

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 27/8

19:10-00:30

1 stop28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/9

01:30-12:30

1 stop12h 00m

฿20,229

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 26/8

00:55-23:35

1 stop21h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/8

00:35-23:45

1 stop24h 10m

฿21,394

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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 5 hours 17 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airline flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is แอร์เอเชีย.

แอร์เอเชีย
แอร์เอเชีย
From ฿162

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airline flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is แอร์เอเชีย.

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).

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 14 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, andPhilippine Airlines to Malaysia. 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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
269 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
892 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, แอร์เอเชีย is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • 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 (4 hours 35 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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