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Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from ₱2,877

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Kota Kinabalu found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BKI
May 7 — May 141
1 adult
Tue 5/7
Tue 5/14

Cheap direct flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Discover affordable direct flight deals to Kota Kinabalu. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 316,268 searches and data was last updated on May 2, 2024.
Thu 8/111:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Wed 8/71:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 5/2₱2,934

One-way direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Explore one-way non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 316,268 searches and data was last updated on May 2, 2024.
Wed 5/811:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 5/1₱2,877
Wed 6/511:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 5/1₱2,934
Mon 5/2711:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 5/2₱2,992
Mon 5/1311:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 5/2₱5,006

Round-trip direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Explore round-trip direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for round-trip flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 316,268 searches and data was last updated on May 2, 2024.
Thu 8/111:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Wed 8/71:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 5/2₱2,934

Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

Estimated round-trip price
Cheapflights looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Kota Kinabalu based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu can be found for as low as ₱2,877. The average price of a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu is currently ₱2,934. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Kota Kinabalu is in July with an average price of ₱79. If you're looking to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu in April, expect to pay the most, with an average price of ₱97. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

January

₱4,776

February

₱5,063

March

₱5,524

April

₱5,581

May

₱5,178

June

₱5,063

July

₱4,545

August

₱5,236

September

₱4,776

October

₱4,545

November

₱4,833

December

₱5,063

Find direct flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 316,268 searches and data was last updated on May 2, 2024.

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Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/1

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/7

Nonstop2h 10m

₱2,934

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Deals found on 5/2

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 May 2, 2024.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
545 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
545 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
545 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

AirAsia
6.8
Okay
258 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
545 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Scoot
6.6
Okay
316 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
545 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Philippines AirAsia
6.6
Okay
142 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
545 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

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. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Kota Kinabalu to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately ₱3,091. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around ₱6,477.

  • How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 1h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Manila (1h 55m), while the longest leaves from Manila (1h 55m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu, October is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. June may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Kota Kinabalu, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu is Manila. A round-trip direct flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu typically costs around ₱4,784.

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