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₱2,625+ Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
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 September 14, 2025.

Fri 10/1011:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Sat 10/111:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/12₱5,422
Sun 10/1911:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Tue 10/211:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/11₱5,593
Sun 10/1211:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Sat 10/181:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/14₱5,936
Mon 10/611:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Sat 10/111:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/14₱6,050
Mon 11/244:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Fri 11/286:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/13₱6,107
Wed 11/124:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 11/166:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/14₱6,164
Wed 12/34:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 12/146:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/12₱6,449
Tue 10/1411:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 10/201:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/14₱6,506
Wed 12/314:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 1/46:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/13₱7,191
Wed 10/294:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Wed 11/56:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/14₱8,846
Sun 9/2811:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Tue 9/301:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 9/13₱10,673

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Manila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/10

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/11

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,422

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/19

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/21

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,593

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/12

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/18

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,936

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/6

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/11

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱6,050

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/24

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/28

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,107

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 11/12

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/16

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,164

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/3

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/14

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,449

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/14

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/20

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱6,506

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/16

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/19

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,906

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/15

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/27

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱7,191

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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 September 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, and Philippines AirAsia 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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
308 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
113 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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

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 ₱3,922. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around ₱6,922.

  • 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 ₱5,422.

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