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₱2,909+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
Feb 16 — Feb 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱6,055

One-way from

₱2,909

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

₱8,548

Good round-trip deal

₱6,033 or less

Good one-way deal

₱3,087 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 7/3-7/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 6/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₱1,582 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱169 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
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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 January 17, 2026.

Fri 7/311:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Wed 7/81:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/15₱6,055
Mon 8/1011:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Wed 8/121:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/15₱6,173
Mon 3/94:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Wed 3/116:55 pm
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 00m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/16₱6,233
Sun 3/84:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Fri 3/136:55 pm
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 00m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/16₱6,351
Fri 3/64:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Mon 3/96:55 pm
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 00m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/15₱6,470
Sun 3/14:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 3/86:55 pm
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 00m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/15₱6,589
Mon 3/24:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Mon 3/96:55 pm
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 00m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/16₱6,648
Wed 4/111:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Fri 4/31:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/16₱6,886
Wed 1/284:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Wed 2/116:55 pm
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 00m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/15₱7,420

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Price

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/3

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/8

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱6,055

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/12

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/2

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱6,173

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/8

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/13

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,351

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/6

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/9

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,470

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/2

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/9

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,767

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/1

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/3

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱6,886

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 1/28

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/11

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱7,420

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/11

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/18

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱8,429

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/2

7:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/9

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱8,726

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/2

7:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/9

11:50 am-5:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

₱9,379

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 January 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Philippines AirAsia
6.6
Okay
119 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.6

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
6.6
Okay
119 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.6
Okay
119 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.6

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

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Philippines AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost ₱903, while round-trip flights cost around ₱5,861.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱7,257, however they can be found for as little as ₱5,861.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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