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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 July 2, 2025.

Fri 8/811:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Thu 8/141:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 7/1₱4,102

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 8/8

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/14

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱4,102

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/17

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱1,742

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Deals found on 6/30

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Kota Kinabalu

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and China Eastern to Malaysia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

7.1

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

6.7

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Philippines AirAsia

6.6

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu 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

How much are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately ₱2,553. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around ₱4,867.
Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?
At the moment, Philippines AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines offer direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. Philippines AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Kota Kinabalu at this time.
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 2h 10m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Manila (2h 10m), while the longest leaves from Manila (2h 10m).
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, July is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. November 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 ₱3,710.

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