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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila from ₱4,592

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MNL
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

Fri 5/151:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Wed 5/2011:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 4/1₱8,277
Wed 4/151:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 4/1911:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 3/30₱8,821
Fri 5/11:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Mon 5/411:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 4/1₱9,184
Fri 4/101:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Fri 4/1711:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 3/30₱9,244
Mon 5/41:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Fri 5/811:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 4/1₱9,969
Mon 5/251:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Mon 6/111:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 4/2₱10,936
Sun 10/181:45 am
BKI
-
MNL
Nonstop2h 10m
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 11/84:15 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 15m
Philippines AirAsia
Deal found 3/30₱11,238
Fri 5/158:50 am
BKI
-
MNL
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/2211:10 pm
MNL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31₱12,326
Wed 7/19:50 am
BKI
-
MNL
1 stop8h 50m
Scoot
Mon 7/66:55 am
MNL
-
BKI
1 stop12h 35m
Scoot
Deal found 4/2₱12,688

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Manila

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Manila (MNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱8,277

One-way from

₱4,592

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

₱7,552

Good one-way deal

₱4,940 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 5/15-5/20
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Manila
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Manila
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₱13,520 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/1

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 5/4

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱9,184

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/4

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 5/8

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱9,969

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/14

4:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/21

9:45 pm-8:10 am

1 stop10h 25m

₱13,896

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/15

1:15 am-1:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/20

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱14,138

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/13

8:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/20

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱14,259

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/16

8:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 4/19

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱14,319

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/1

8:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 7/6

6:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop28h 20m

₱14,621

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/17

7:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/19

12:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop10h 30m

₱19,697
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/12

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,015

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/11

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱5,679

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila (average of ₱4,169). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱6,586). 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 BKI to MNL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Manila, 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 Kota Kinabalu to Manila?

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See what other customers who have flown with Philippines AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Manila have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

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
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

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

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

    Within the past month, 47 users have taken a look at flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.

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

    For as low as ₱9,184, Philippines AirAsia can have you in Manila from Kota Kinabalu in 2h 10m. There are 1096 km between Kota Kinabalu and Manila. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Philippines AirAsia (₱5,544), offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. Philippines AirAsia is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    On average you can expect to pay ₱4,999 for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. The cheapest flight overall is ₱3,447 while the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl) is currently priced at ₱12,809.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila (average of ₱4,169). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱6,586). 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 AirAsiaCheapest₱5,544Average₱8,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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