Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from ₱2,041

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MNL — BKI
Sep 26 — Oct 31
1 adult
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How to find the cheapest flight from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

All the information you need to plan the best MNL to BKI flight in 2023: compare Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

₱254,698

One-way from

₱3,628
High demand for flights, 50% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

Price

₱4,492 - ₱9,635

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

BKI

Precipitation

60 - 351 mm

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

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.

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

To save up to 14% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 34 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 ₱7,484 1-2 weeks out and tickets from ₱8,164 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

November can be a great time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Manila with a flight ticket averaging about ₱9,473. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as ₱6,123. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (MNL - BKI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Manila to Kota Kinabalu at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Cebu Pacific flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Consider these cheap Cebu Pacific flights we've found departing from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap Philippines AirAsia flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Philippines AirAsia flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MNL to BKI flights for September, October
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Manila to Kota Kinabalu 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila found for this year
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Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila

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One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila

The cheapest one-way flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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₱4,025 - ₱10,205

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Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/13

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/15

Nonstop2h 10m

₱4,025

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 1/31

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/4

Nonstop2h 10m

₱4,479

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/5

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/1

Nonstop2h 10m

₱4,536

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 1/31

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/5

Nonstop2h 00m

₱4,706

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/8

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/10

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,103

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/6

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/8

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,216

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/4

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/23

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,066

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 2/5

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/23

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,180

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/4

1 stop12h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/6

1 stop7h 50m

₱10,205

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia and Scoot from Manila to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
8.3
Very good
11 reviews

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.9

Crew

9.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

China Eastern
8.3
Very good
11 reviews
China Eastern
8.3
Very good
11 reviews

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.9

Crew

9.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
337 reviews
China Eastern
8.3
Very good
11 reviews

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.9

Crew

9.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews
China Eastern
8.3
Very good
11 reviews

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.9

Crew

9.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
65 reviews
China Eastern
8.3
Very good
11 reviews

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.9

Crew

9.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights.

Can I find flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for under ₱4,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for under ₱4,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Philippines AirAsia for just ₱4,025, but on average you can expect to pay ₱5,783.

Are there nonstop flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for under ₱4,100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu under ₱4,100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is less than ₱5,726.

How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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

Flying on Philippines AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at ₱4,025. Another option worth looking into is Cebu Pacific, starting at ₱4,479 round trip. You may be able to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

₱2,041 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippines AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cebu Pacific and Scoot, with prices starting from ₱2,495 and ₱4,706, respectively.

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

What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

On average you can expect to pay ₱3,938 for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is ₱1,941 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at ₱5,103.

What does MNL to BKI mean?

This is defined as Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like Kota Kinabalu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Other flights from Manila

Top 3 airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Manila to Kota Kinabalu choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cebu PacificCheapest₱4,292Average₱5,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapest₱4,340Average₱6,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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ScootCheapest₱9,554Average₱11,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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Weekly flight availability from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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