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Cheap flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu from ₱4,582

MNL — BKI
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/134:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 11/167:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/9₱8,718
Fri 12/254:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 1/17:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/10₱10,118
Wed 12/234:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/307:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/7₱10,945
Wed 11/184:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/257:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/10₱11,009
Wed 11/114:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/8₱11,645
Sun 12/274:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 1/37:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/12₱12,345
Fri 12/44:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/77:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/11₱12,472
Wed 12/94:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/167:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/8₱12,854
Sun 11/154:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 11/187:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 11/9₱13,300
Sat 11/2811:25 pm -
1 stop18h 55m
Wed 12/27:05 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 11/12₱19,536
Sat 12/510:55 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 12/97:05 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/8₱20,299
Thu 11/2611:25 pm -
1 stop18h 55m
Sun 11/299:15 am -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 11/10₱23,226

Find flight deals from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

₱10,118

One-way from

₱4,582

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₱10,054

Good round-trip deal

₱10,605 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 12/25-1/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Philippines to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 11/29-12/31
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Philippines to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₱31,382 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱8,644 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

₱4,582

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/4

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱4,836

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/11

4:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱5,536

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

₱6,809

Cebu CityKota Kinabalu

CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

CEBBKI

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Sun 12/6

6:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,700

Cebu CityKota Kinabalu

CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

CEBBKI

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Tue 12/8

10:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,700

Puerto PrincesaKota Kinabalu

PPS Puerto Princesa - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PPSBKI

Puerto Princesa

Tue 3/16

8:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱7,827

Puerto PrincesaKota Kinabalu

PPS Puerto Princesa - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PPSBKI

Puerto Princesa

Mon 3/15

12:55 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,082

Puerto PrincesaKota Kinabalu

PPS Puerto Princesa - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PPSBKI

Puerto Princesa

Sun 3/14

3:10 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,272

Puerto PrincesaKota Kinabalu

PPS Puerto Princesa - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PPSBKI

Puerto Princesa

Fri 12/11

7:45 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱8,463

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Best time to book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱6,936). Flying from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₱10,754). 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 PH to BKI?

When flying from Philippines 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 often are flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Philippines and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the Philippines 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the Philippines 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Philippines AirAsia and Scoot from the Philippines 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.
Philippines AirAsia
6.7
Okay
129 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

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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Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

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
Scoot
6.7
Okay
339 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.7
Okay
129 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Philippines?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    The Philippines to Kota Kinabalu flight path 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 Philippines to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu in 2h 05m. Fly via Philippines AirAsia or Scoot to get the fastest option. The distance between Philippines and Kota Kinabalu is about 1096 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular flight routes from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu are Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Davao City Francisco Bangoy - Kota Kinabalu and Cebu City Mactan Intl - Kota Kinabalu.

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

    On average you can expect to pay ₱10,852 for a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is ₱9,745 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at ₱9,672.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philippines 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 Philippines to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱6,936). Flying from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₱10,754). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest₱6,286Average₱9,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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ScootCheapest₱10,509Average₱25,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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