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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is January . The most expensive month for flights is October . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 ₱1,415, while round-trip flights cost around ₱3,969.

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

A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱87, however they can be found for as little as ₱70.

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).

₱2,032+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Round-trip from	₱4,402
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

Philippines AirAsia
7/20-7/23
Nonstop
4h 20m total
Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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8/8
Nonstop
2h 10m total
Manila 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 July 9, 2025.

Sun 7/2011:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Wed 7/231:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 7/8₱4,402

Fri 7/118:35 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/1210:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7₱6,152

Wed 10/86:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop28h 20mScoot

Mon 10/138:25 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop9h 15mScoot

Deal found 7/8₱9,651

Fri 8/229:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop18h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Fri 8/298:50 amBKI - MNL

1 stop11h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 7/8₱13,997

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Sun 7/2011:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Wed 7/231:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 7/8₱4,402

Tue 9/27:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/201:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7₱8,522

Wed 10/86:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop28h 20mScoot

Mon 10/138:25 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop9h 15mScoot

Deal found 7/8₱9,651

Fri 8/229:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop18h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Fri 8/298:50 amBKI - MNL

1 stop11h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 7/8₱13,997

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Fri 7/118:35 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/1210:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7₱6,152

Sun 7/135:45 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 35mChina Southern

Tue 7/151:45 amBKI - MNL

1 stop8h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 7/7₱20,205

Sun 7/1312:50 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop11h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 7/1512:50 pmBKI - MNL

2 stops25h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 7/7₱35,387

Fri 7/1812:05 amMNL - BKI

3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/211:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/8₱12,529

Fri 7/182:25 amMNL - BKI

1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 7/221:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/8₱48,594

Sun 7/2011:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Wed 7/231:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 7/8₱4,402

Fri 8/229:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop18h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Fri 8/298:50 amBKI - MNL

1 stop11h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 7/8₱13,997

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Fri 8/811:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 7/8₱2,032

Sat 9/136:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop28h 20mScoot

Deal found 7/8₱4,459

Mon 8/1810:45 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop10h 40mAirAsia

Deal found 7/8₱6,208

Sat 9/136:55 amMNL - BKI

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/8₱6,942

Sun 12/213:00 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop5h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 7/7₱8,917

Fri 8/87:20 amMNL - BKI

1 stop11h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 7/8₱12,191

Sun 12/215:20 pmMNL - BKI

2 stops20h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 7/7₱18,173

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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

₱4,402

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

₱8,522

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

₱9,651

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

₱13,997

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 8/8

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱2,032

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/13

6:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop28h 20m

₱4,459

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 8/18

10:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop10h 40m

₱6,208

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/13

6:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops15h 20m

₱6,942

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/21

3:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

₱8,917

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 8/8

7:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 00m

₱12,191

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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 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

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

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

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.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

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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

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Check prices

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.

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

888 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Check prices

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.

AirAsia

6.7

Okay

207 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Check prices

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

305 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Check prices

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

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Check prices

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.

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 ₱1,415, while round-trip flights cost around ₱3,969.
How much is a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu?
A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱87, however they can be found for as little as ₱70.
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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Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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