Find flights
Deals
Airlines

₱3,945+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BKI — MNL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult

What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover essential information about flights departing from Kota Kinabalu, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Kota Kinabalu airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

Cheapest airline

Philippines AirAsia

Good round-trip deal

₱4,762 or less

Good one-way deal

₱791 or less
On average, Philippines AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (avg. price of ₱7,959).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu.
Search Deals

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

Mon 3/311:45 amBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Thu 4/311:10 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 3/20₱7,262
Tue 5/1311:20 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/181:15 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21₱9,377
Fri 4/49:45 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop16h 25mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 4/109:35 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop10h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 3/20₱11,607
Tue 8/512:15 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop17h 25mScoot
Fri 10/37:35 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop15h 40mScoot
Deal found 3/20₱11,893
Sat 8/26:50 amBKI - MNL
1 stop14h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 10/16:50 amMNL - BKI
1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/20₱16,410
Mon 3/317:20 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Thu 4/35:45 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 3/20₱17,382
Sat 4/191:45 amBKI - PPS
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2711:15 pmPPS - BKI
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21₱17,725
Sat 4/191:45 amBKI - PPS
1 stop13h 25mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 4/277:35 pmPPS - BKI
1 stop5h 45mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 3/21₱18,125
Sun 4/2011:30 amBKI - PPS
2 stops25h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 4/2710:20 pmPPS - BKI
2 stops17h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/21₱26,187
Wed 5/2812:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Sat 6/711:20 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 10mJeju Air
Deal found 3/21₱27,560

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on March 21, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches

Fly to

Manila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/31

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 4/3

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱7,262

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

11:20 pm-1:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 5/18

1:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 45m

₱9,377

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/4

9:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 4/10

9:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop10h 35m

₱11,607

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/5

12:15 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/3

7:35 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 40m

₱11,893

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

6:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/1

6:50 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

₱16,410

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/31

7:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 4/3

5:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 35m

₱17,382

Kota KinabaluPuerto Princesa

BKI - PPS

BKIPPS

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/19

1:45 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Puerto Princesa

Sun 4/27

11:15 pm-1:20 am

2 stops26h 05m

₱17,725

Kota KinabaluPuerto Princesa

BKI - PPS

BKIPPS

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/19

1:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Puerto Princesa

Sun 4/27

7:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop5h 45m

₱18,125

Kota KinabaluPuerto Princesa

BKI - PPS

BKIPPS

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/20

11:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Puerto Princesa

Sun 4/27

10:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 15m

₱26,187

Kota KinabaluManila

BKI - MNL

BKIMNL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/28

12:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 6/7

11:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

₱27,560

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/20

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Kota Kinabalu with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

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 March 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu is 87 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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱4,860). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in January will prove the most costly (average of ₱6,918). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Only one airline operates round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu: Philippines AirAsia. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Manila.

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

From ₱108

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From ₱83

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re flying from Kota Kinabalu, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Kuala Lumpur (402 flights per day), Seoul (78 flights per day) and Tawau (40 flights per day).

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

From ₱69

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

From ₱45

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Ho Chi Minh City, with prices starting at ₱2,586. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

From ₱45

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

From ₱69

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Kota Kinabalu travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on March 21, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
251 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Eastern
7.1
Good
132 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
Scoot
6.7
Okay
301 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Kota Kinabalu. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Tawau. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang are the most popular locations from Kota Kinabalu year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as ₱791 to Tawau (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for ₱3,872 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

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

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kota Kinabalu?

    Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from Kota Kinabalu by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu?

    It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

    Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Kota Kinabalu with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

    Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

See more FAQs

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kota Kinabalu?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from Kota Kinabalu by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Kota Kinabalu.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Kota Kinabalu with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.