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Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from ₱4,551

MNL — BKI
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or April, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/134:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 11/167:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/9₱8,660
Fri 11/134:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 11/157:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/7₱9,608
Fri 12/254:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 1/17:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/10₱10,050
Wed 11/184:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/257:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/7₱10,114
Wed 12/234:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/307:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/7₱10,872
Fri 11/134:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/7₱11,062
Wed 11/114:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/8₱11,567
Fri 12/44:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/77:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/11₱12,389
Wed 12/94:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/167:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/8₱12,768
Sun 11/154:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/9₱13,211

Find flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

₱10,050

One-way from

₱4,551

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₱9,987

Good round-trip deal

₱10,534 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 12/25-1/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 11/29-12/31
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱8,535 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/30

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,551

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/29

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,551

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/23

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,614

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/20

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱5,183

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/1

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱6,763

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/30

7:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,522

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/23

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,585

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/15

7:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,849

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/24

6:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,913

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 11/28

2:20 am-12:35 am

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱9,292

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Manila with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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

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 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱6,890). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₱10,682). 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.

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

When flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between ₱7,838 and ₱10,809 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱10,050 on Philippines AirAsia (Dec 25-Jan 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Philippines AirAsia from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippines AirAsia
6.7
Okay
129 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

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
6.7
Okay
129 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.7
Okay
129 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

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

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 356 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in 2h 05m. 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.

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

    Flying on Philippines AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at ₱6,244. You may be able to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for 32% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average you can expect to pay ₱10,780 for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is ₱9,680 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at ₱8,660.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱6,890). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₱10,682). 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.

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Philippines AirAsia flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Philippines AirAsiaCheapest₱6,244Average₱9,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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