Question 1

How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 1,386 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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There are many flights that can get you from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in 2h 10m. Fly via Philippines AirAsia to get the fastest option. The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is about 1096 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

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Flying on Philippines AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at ₱4,292. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scoot and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at ₱9,407 and ₱17,877, respectively. You may be able to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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The price you pay for your flight from Manila 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱83). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₱115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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 looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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On average you can expect to pay ₱4,999 for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is ₱2,234 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at ₱6,219.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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Before booking your flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu check out the most popular airlines for this route: Malaysia Airlines, Scoot or Philippines AirAsia.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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To save up to 28% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 49 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from ₱5,706 1-2 weeks out and tickets from ₱6,619 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

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

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July can be a great time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Manila with a flight ticket averaging about ₱6,343. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as ₱3,994. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to BKI?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila.

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Manila? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	₱5,478
One-way from	₱2,682
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	July
Average price	₱5,592
Good round-trip deal	₱5,598 or less
Good one-way deal	₱2,754 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Philippines AirAsia	Cheapest₱4,292	Average₱6,273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time53%	Search Philippines AirAsia flights
Scoot	Cheapest₱9,407	Average₱10,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest₱17,877	Average₱25,464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from ₱2,682

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or June, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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