₱2,032+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025
Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, 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 July 9, 2025.
Round-trip from | ₱4,402 |
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One-way from | ₱2,032 |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | ₱4,967 |
Good round-trip deal | ₱4,234 or less |
Good one-way deal | ₱2,243 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 7/20
11:10 pm-1:20 am
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 7/23
1:45 am-3:55 am
Nonstop2h 10m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Tue 9/2
7:35 pm-7:25 pm
1 stop23h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 9/20
1:45 am-3:55 am
Nonstop2h 10m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 10/8
6:55 am-11:15 am
1 stop28h 20m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 10/13
8:25 pm-5:40 am
1 stop9h 15m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 8/22
9:35 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop18h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 8/29
8:50 am-8:45 pm
1 stop11h 55m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 8/8
11:10 pm-1:20 am
Nonstop2h 10m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sat 9/13
6:55 am-11:15 am
1 stop28h 20m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 8/18
10:45 pm-9:25 am
1 stop10h 40m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sat 9/13
6:55 am-10:15 pm
2 stops15h 20m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 12/21
3:00 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop5h 30m
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 8/8
7:20 am-6:20 pm
1 stop11h 00m
Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu
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When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?
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 June 27, 2025.
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 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are Philippines AirAsia, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are Philippines AirAsia, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines.
Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month
Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.
Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month
Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 July 9, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and 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.
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Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
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