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.
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 |
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Cheapest in | November |
Round-trip from | ₱254,698 |
One-way from | ₱3,628 |
MNL - BKI Price | ₱4,492 - ₱9,635 |
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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
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Cheap Philippines AirAsia flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheap Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights in September & October 2023
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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
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 1/31
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 2/4
Nonstop2h 10m
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 11/5
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 12/1
Nonstop2h 10m
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 1/31
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 2/5
Nonstop2h 00m
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 12/8
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 12/10
Nonstop2h 10m
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 10/6
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 10/8
Nonstop2h 10m
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 2/4
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 2/23
Nonstop2h 00m
Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 2/5
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 2/23
Nonstop2h 00m
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
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.
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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.
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Entertainment
Crew
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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.
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Reviews
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.
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Reviews
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.
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Reviews
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?
This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 1,396 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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?
Before booking your flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu check out the most popular airlines for this route: Cebu Pacific, Scoot or Philippines AirAsia.
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.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Hourly flight availability from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
See what time of day planes typically take off from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
| 0%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 0%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 0%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 100%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
| Sunday | 1daily flight |
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| Monday | 2daily flights |
| Tuesday | 0daily flights |
| Wednesday | 1daily flight |
| Thursday | 0daily flights |
| Friday | 2daily flights |
| Saturday | 0daily flights |