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₱4,450+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
Oct 18 — Oct 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/1811:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/257:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/17₱8,712
Fri 10/1611:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/191:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/14₱8,900
Mon 10/1911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 10/287:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/14₱9,026
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/111:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/14₱9,339
Sun 10/411:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/51:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/15₱9,465
Sun 10/411:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 10/91:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/16₱9,778
Wed 9/3011:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/51:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/15₱9,841
Fri 10/211:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 10/71:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/15₱10,154
Mon 10/511:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 10/71:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/15₱10,217
Wed 9/3011:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/41:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/15₱10,405
Wed 11/44:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/14₱10,781
Mon 10/197:40 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 10/287:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/14₱10,906

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

₱8,712

One-way from

₱4,450

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₱8,775

Good round-trip deal

₱9,506 or less

Good one-way deal

₱4,657 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 10/18-10/25
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 10/28-12/31
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₱1,049 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱176 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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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ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/15

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,450

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/8

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,576

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 1/6

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,952

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 1/11

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱5,077

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/8

7:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,838

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 12/28

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/1

7:05 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

₱11,972

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 1/6

8:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop12h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱13,288

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/11

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/18

5:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 20m

₱15,482

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 1/3

3:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱18,428

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/18

6:55 am-8:50 am

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/25

9:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

₱18,428

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

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 46 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

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
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

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
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Food

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

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

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 ₱1,813, while round-trip flights cost around ₱9,046.

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

    A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱9,723, however they can be found for as little as ₱9,046.

  • 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 5 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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