Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from ₱4,108
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — BKI
Oct 27 — Nov 31
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or November, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 27, 2026.
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/111:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/25₱8,341
Mon 10/1911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/267:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱8,465
Sun 11/84:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 11/157:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/24₱8,527
Sun 10/1811:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/191:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/26₱8,590
Wed 11/114:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/27₱8,963
Sun 11/154:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/25₱9,088
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/181:45 am -
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Deal found 9/26₱9,212
Wed 9/3011:10 pm -
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Mon 10/51:45 am -
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Deal found 9/24₱9,399
Wed 12/94:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱10,457
Mon 10/196:55 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Mon 10/267:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱11,017
Best flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 27, 2026.
Mon 10/1911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/267:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱8,465
Sun 11/156:30 am -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 11/227:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/22₱14,689
Fri 11/139:40 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Tue 11/179:05 pm -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/25₱18,549
Fri 12/114:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/22₱12,262
Tue 10/208:00 am -
1 stop16h 30m
Sun 10/251:30 am -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 9/23₱27,387
Sat 11/147:30 pm -
1 stop15h 40m
Tue 11/179:05 pm -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/24₱16,557
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Mon 11/97:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/27₱19,980
Tue 11/247:30 pm -
1 stop23h 30m
Thu 11/267:05 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 9/23₱21,661
Fri 12/116:30 am -
3 stops15h 35m
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/22₱23,777
Tue 10/2012:30 pm -
1 stop12h 00m
Mon 10/2611:55 am -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 9/26₱32,553
Direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Explore non-stop flight options from Manila to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated September 27, 2026.
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/111:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/25₱8,341
Mon 10/1911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/267:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱8,465
Sun 11/84:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 11/157:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/24₱8,527
Sun 10/1811:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/191:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/26₱8,590
Wed 11/114:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/27₱8,963
Sun 11/154:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/25₱9,088
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/181:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/26₱9,212
Wed 9/3011:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/51:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/24₱9,399
Wed 12/94:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱10,457
Fri 12/114:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱11,328
Last-minute flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated September 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 9/3011:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/51:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/24₱9,399
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/111:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/25₱8,341
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/181:45 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/26₱9,212
Sat 10/106:55 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Mon 10/121:45 am -
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Deal found 9/26₱12,635
Sat 10/106:55 am -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 10/191:45 am -
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Deal found 9/26₱12,947
Mon 10/126:55 am -
1 stop12h 35m
Mon 10/121:45 am -
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Deal found 9/27₱11,079
Mon 10/126:55 am -
1 stop12h 35m
Sun 10/181:45 am -
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Deal found 9/24₱11,328
Sun 10/1811:10 pm -
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Mon 10/191:45 am -
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Deal found 9/26₱8,590
Sun 10/186:55 am -
1 stop25h 55m
Mon 10/191:45 am -
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Deal found 9/26₱12,884
Mon 10/1911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/267:05 pm -
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Deal found 9/23₱8,465
Mon 10/196:55 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Mon 10/267:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/23₱11,017
One-way flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 27, 2026.
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/26₱4,108
Sun 11/84:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
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Deal found 9/23₱4,170
Mon 10/511:10 pm -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
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Deal found 9/23₱4,482
Sun 12/204:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27₱4,731
Wed 9/3011:10 pm -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
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Deal found 9/23₱4,855
Fri 10/304:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25₱4,979
Fri 10/211:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23₱5,228
Sat 11/77:30 pm -
1 stop15h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23₱6,100
Mon 10/126:55 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27₱6,162
Mon 10/56:55 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
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Deal found 9/23₱6,847
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1 stop25h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27₱7,531
Find flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 27, 2026.
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ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 11/8
4:15 pm-6:20 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱4,170
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 11/13
4:15 pm-6:20 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱4,482
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
₱4,731
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 9/30
11:10 pm-1:20 am
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱4,855
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 11/27
4:15 pm-6:20 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱4,979
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 10/12
6:55 am-11:15 am
1 stop28h 20m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱6,162
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Tue 11/10
6:30 am-11:10 am
1 stop28h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱7,656
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 10/19
11:10 pm-1:20 am
Nonstop2h 10m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 10/26
7:05 pm-9:15 pm
Nonstop2h 10m
₱8,465
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 10/30
6:30 am-7:00 pm
1 stop12h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱8,963
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 11/22
8:15 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops15h 55m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
₱9,648
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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 46 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 ₱6,785). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₱10,208). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 27, 2026.
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 ₱7,034 and ₱8,901 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱8,341 on Philippines AirAsia (Oct 9-Oct 11).
How often are flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Over the last year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated September 27, 2026.
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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
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
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How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 395 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 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.
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 ₱6,150. You may be able to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu for 27% 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 ₱7,227 for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is ₱4,204 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at ₱9,088.
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 ₱6,785). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₱10,208). 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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