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Cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu from ฿2,480

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

฿5,161

One-way from

฿2,480

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

฿9,652
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 05m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (฿50,433 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (฿9,090 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

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 15 April 2025.

Fri 22/809:05BKK - BKI
1 stop10h 55mScoot
Sat 23/812:15BKI - BKK
1 stop8h 10mScoot
Deal found 15/4฿5,161
Thu 17/407:05DMK - BKI
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/410:00BKI - DMK
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4฿5,798
Fri 18/421:30DMK - BKI
1 stop11h 05mแอร์เอเชีย
Thu 1/523:25BKI - DMK
1 stop16h 20mแอร์เอเชีย
Deal found 15/4฿6,066
Thu 29/509:05BKK - BKI
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/612:15BKI - BKK
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4฿8,949
Mon 21/414:00DMK - BKI
1 stop19h 35mBatik Air
Thu 1/515:30BKI - DMK
2 stops17h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 15/4฿9,016
Tue 13/517:15BKK - BKI
1 stop6h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 19/516:20BKI - BKK
1 stop7h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4฿9,317
Tue 13/521:55BKK - BKI
3 stops24h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 18/500:05BKI - BKK
2 stops15h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4฿15,082
Wed 28/501:00BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 30mJeju Air
Wed 4/600:30BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 29mJeju Air
Deal found 14/4฿18,467
Wed 16/400:05BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 35mT'way Air
Thu 24/423:40BKI - BKK
1 stop23h 55mT'way Air
Deal found 14/4฿18,668
Tue 13/523:20BKK - BKI
2 stops15h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 19/506:50BKI - BKK
2 stops16h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/4฿23,930
Tue 23/1202:10BKK - BKI
1 stop14h 50mChina Southern
Wed 31/1219:05BKI - BKK
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4฿133,558

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Bangkok

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

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Return

Price

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 22/8

09:05-21:00

1 stop10h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 23/8

12:15-19:25

1 stop8h 10m

฿5,161

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 22/8

15:15-22:55

1 stop6h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 23/8

14:40-19:25

1 stop5h 45m

฿6,234

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 29/5

08:35-20:10

2 stops10h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/6

07:15-15:30

2 stops33h 15m

฿8,680

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 29/5

09:05-22:15

2 stops12h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/6

12:15-19:25

1 stop8h 10m

฿8,949

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 13/5

17:15-00:40

1 stop6h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/5

16:20-23:05

1 stop7h 45m

฿9,317

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Sat 21/6

09:05-11:45

2 stops25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/7

11:00-13:10

2 stops27h 10m

฿11,462

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 13/5

21:55-23:00

3 stops24h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

00:05-14:55

2 stops15h 50m

฿15,082

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 28/5

01:00-23:30

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/6

00:30-23:59

1 stop24h 29m

฿18,467

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 28/5

00:05-22:40

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/6

23:40-22:35

1 stop23h 55m

฿18,735

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 13/5

23:20-15:35

2 stops15h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/5

06:50-22:25

2 stops16h 35m

฿23,930

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

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 1 airline.

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

    Scoot, at ฿5,161, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include แอร์เอเชีย and Malaysia Airlines. Scoot is 35% 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 ฿2,480. Users have also found prices from ฿2,949 and ฿3,519 on แอร์เอเชีย and Batik Air, 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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Top airline flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bangkok 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 17,341 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
แอร์เอเชียCheapest฿5,438Average฿6,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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