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Cheap flights from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu from ฿2,325

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Thailand to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 7 May 2025.

Round-trip from

฿5,042

One-way from

฿2,325

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

฿6,221
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 20/6-27/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Thailand to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Thailand to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (฿48,140 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (฿8,668 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2025.

Fri 20/610:50BKK - BKI
1 stop9h 10mScoot
Fri 27/622:00BKI - BKK
1 stop20h 00mScoot
Deal found 6/5฿5,042
Fri 20/610:50BKK - BKI
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/617:10BKI - BKK
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5฿5,566
Wed 11/612:00DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/610:20BKI - DMK
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5฿6,156
Tue 8/714:00DMK - BKI
1 stop6h 30mBatik Air
Mon 14/717:00BKI - DMK
2 stops21h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 6/5฿7,531
Thu 11/1211:05BKK - BKI
1 stop6h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 16/1211:55BKI - BKK
1 stop6h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/5฿7,858
Wed 18/600:05BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 35mT'way Air
Mon 23/623:40BKI - BKK
1 stop23h 55mT'way Air
Deal found 7/5฿13,326
Sun 6/701:00BKK - BKI
1 stop21h 30mJeju Air
Sun 13/700:30BKI - BKK
1 stop24h 29mJeju Air
Deal found 6/5฿16,600
Fri 13/611:50BKK - BKI
1 stop11h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 19/601:30BKI - BKK
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5฿17,812
Fri 13/616:50BKK - BKI
1 stop30h 40mShanghai Airlines
Thu 19/601:30BKI - BKK
1 stop17h 35mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 6/5฿20,071
Mon 7/723:20BKK - BKI
2 stops21h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 14/705:20BKI - BKK
2 stops18h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/5฿22,003
Thu 19/603:00BKK - BKI
1 stop14h 20mChina Southern
Fri 27/619:20BKI - BKK
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5฿131,036

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Fly from

Thailand

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 20/6

10:50-21:00

1 stop9h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/6

22:00-17:00

1 stop20h 00m

฿5,042

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 20/6

10:50-21:00

1 stop9h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/6

17:10-14:25

3 stops46h 15m

฿5,566

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 11/6

12:00-19:35

1 stop6h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

10:20-19:25

1 stop10h 05m

฿6,156

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/6

06:00-18:20

1 stop11h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

15:00-23:05

1 stop9h 05m

฿9,037

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK - BKI

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 13/6

20:15-11:45

2 stops38h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

18:00-13:10

2 stops20h 10m

฿12,049

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 18/6

00:05-22:40

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/6

23:40-22:35

1 stop23h 55m

฿13,326

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 6/7

01:00-23:30

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/7

00:30-23:59

1 stop24h 29m

฿16,600

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 13/6

11:50-00:30

1 stop11h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

01:30-18:05

1 stop17h 35m

฿17,812

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 13/6

16:50-00:30

1 stop30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

01:30-18:05

1 stop17h 35m

฿20,071

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK - BKI

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 7/7

23:20-21:35

2 stops21h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/7

05:20-22:25

2 stops18h 05m

฿22,003

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/5

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Best time to book a flight from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Thailand 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 7 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Thailand 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 7 May 2025.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ฿2,325 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include แอร์เอเชีย from ฿2,914 and Batik Air from ฿3,569 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Thailand 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 Thailand to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Thailand 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 7 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
แอร์เอเชียCheapest฿5,312Average฿6,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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