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₱3,673+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BKI — MNL
Mai 5 — Mai 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 5, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches

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Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mo 5/4

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fr 5/8

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱9,936

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Fr 5/15

8:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fr 5/22

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱12,284

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mi 7/1

9:50 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mo 7/6

6:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop12h 35m

₱12,646

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Fr 5/15

1:15 am-1:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mi 5/20

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱14,091

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mi 6/10

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Di 6/16

7:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 10m

₱15,114

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mo 5/18

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Di 5/26

5:45 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

₱15,355

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Sa 4/18

9:15 pm-5:50 am

2 stops32h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mi 4/22

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱15,717

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mi 5/27

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Di 6/2

10:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 25m

₱16,499

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Do 5/7

4:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sa 5/9

3:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

₱16,620

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

So 5/17

6:15 pm-5:50 am

2 stops11h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

So 5/24

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱19,089

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱4,155). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in December will prove the most costly (average of ₱6,564). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Only one airline operates round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu: Philippines AirAsia. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Manila.

Philippines AirAsia
Philippines AirAsia
From ₱5,333

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re flying from Kota Kinabalu, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Kuala Lumpur (566 flights per day), Tawau (42 flights per day) and Seoul (38 flights per day).

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
From ₱4,860
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From ₱9,578
Senai
Senai
From ₱6,848

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl, with prices starting at ₱4,860. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
From ₱4,860
Senai
Senai
From ₱6,848

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Kota Kinabalu travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 5, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Philippines AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 4
6.0
Good

Edward,Feb 2024

DVO - MNL

Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 4
6.0
Good

Edward,Feb 2024

DVO - MNL

Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Tawau. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Guangzhou are the most popular locations from Kota Kinabalu year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as ₱724 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for ₱8,401 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    July is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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