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Cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu from ฿2,738

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bangkok (TH1) 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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

฿5,995

One-way from

฿2,738

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

฿14,762
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 3/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 35m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
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High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2025.

Mon 3/311:50DMK - BKI
1 stop7h 50mBatik Air
Tue 11/311:20BKI - DMK
1 stop6h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 13/1฿5,995
Wed 5/309:15BKK - BKI
1 stop8h 50mScoot
Wed 9/419:55BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 30mScoot
Deal found 15/1฿6,272
Fri 14/211:50DMK - BKI
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/313:05BKI - DMK
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1฿6,342
Mon 3/311:45BKK - BKI
1 stop26h 50mFirefly
Tue 11/316:15BKI - BKK
1 stop19h 35mFirefly
Deal found 13/1฿6,376
Tue 11/208:35DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 45mแอร์เอเชีย
Thu 13/313:05BKI - DMK
1 stop6h 15mแอร์เอเชีย
Deal found 13/1฿7,312
Fri 28/211:45BKK - BKI
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/511:50BKI - BKK
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1฿7,624
Sat 18/105:40BKK - BKI
1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 2/223:45BKI - BKK
1 stop18h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/1฿11,089
Mon 3/305:35BKK - BKI
2 stops17h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 10/301:30BKI - BKK
1 stop15h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/1฿17,084
Thu 27/201:10BKK - BKI
1 stop23h 10mJeju Air
Fri 30/500:30BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 29mJeju Air
Deal found 14/1฿19,891
Thu 27/201:30BKK - BKI
1 stop20h 10mT'way Air
Sat 31/523:25BKI - BKK
1 stop25h 50mT'way Air
Deal found 14/1฿23,807
Wed 16/419:10BKK - BKI
1 stop28h 20mShanghai Airlines
Tue 29/401:30BKI - BKK
1 stop17h 35mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 14/1฿31,015
Tue 4/302:10BKK - BKI
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Wed 9/419:20BKI - BKK
1 stop7h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 15/1฿128,563

Find flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Bangkok 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 17,341 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 3/3

11:50-20:40

1 stop7h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/3

11:20-17:05

1 stop6h 45m

฿5,995

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 5/3

09:15-19:05

1 stop8h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

19:55-19:25

1 stop24h 30m

฿6,272

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 14/2

11:50-20:40

1 stop7h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/3

13:05-18:20

1 stop6h 15m

฿6,342

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 3/3

11:45-15:35

1 stop26h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/3

16:15-10:50

1 stop19h 35m

฿6,376

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 11/2

08:35-16:20

1 stop6h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/3

13:05-18:20

1 stop6h 15m

฿7,312

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 28/2

11:45-21:30

2 stops8h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/5

11:50-10:45

2 stops23h 55m

฿7,624

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 12/2

05:40-13:55

1 stop7h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/3

11:55-17:40

1 stop6h 45m

฿11,297

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 3/3

05:35-00:30

2 stops17h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/3

01:30-15:55

1 stop15h 25m

฿17,084

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 27/2

01:10-01:20

1 stop23h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 30/5

00:30-23:59

1 stop24h 29m

฿19,891

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 27/2

01:30-22:40

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/5

23:25-00:15

1 stop25h 50m

฿23,807

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Best time to book a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKK to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Bangkok 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 16 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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 inches 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 16 January 2025.
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
922 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
6.9
Okay
133 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bangkok 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 Bangkok?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Bangkok, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Batik Air, at ฿5,995, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scoot and Firefly. Batik Air is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ฿2,738. Users have also found prices from ฿3,084 and ฿3,673 on แอร์เอเชีย and Firefly, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bangkok 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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