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

Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is January . The most expensive month for flights is October . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Philippines AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost ₱1,437, while round-trip flights cost around ₱6,821.

How much is a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱135, however they can be found for as little as ₱119.

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 10 minutes).

Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

₱2,980+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Round-trip from	₱6,991
One-way from	₱2,980
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	₱7,049
Good round-trip deal	₱7,060 or less
Good one-way deal	₱3,331 or less

Philippines AirAsia
6/17-7/15
Nonstop
4h 20m total
Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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5/26
Nonstop
2h 10m total
Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 23, 2025.

Tue 6/1711:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Tue 7/151:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 3/23₱6,991

Sun 7/1311:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/1712:15 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱7,564

Sun 7/137:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop23h 50mScoot

Thu 7/1712:15 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop17h 25mScoot

Deal found 3/22₱8,825

Wed 10/87:40 amMNL - BKI

1 stop11h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/138:25 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop16h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/23₱14,728

Thu 5/89:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop23h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sun 5/259:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop23h 25mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱14,900

Fri 4/255:45 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 35mChina Southern

Mon 4/287:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop27h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 3/22₱17,077

Thu 5/86:50 amMNL - BKI

2 stops13h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 5/255:20 amBKI - MNL

1 stop16h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱22,464

Tue 6/1711:20 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 10mJeju Air

Sat 7/1212:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop21h 50mJeju Air

Deal found 3/23₱23,266

Sat 5/103:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 5/131:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/22₱31,862

Wed 10/811:20 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 10mHahn Air Systems

Sun 10/1212:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop21h 50mHahn Air Systems

Deal found 3/23₱63,438

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Tue 6/1711:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Tue 7/151:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 3/23₱6,991

Sun 7/1311:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/1712:15 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱7,564

Sun 7/137:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop23h 50mScoot

Thu 7/1712:15 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop17h 25mScoot

Deal found 3/22₱8,825

Thu 5/89:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop23h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sun 5/259:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop23h 25mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱14,900

Fri 4/255:45 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 35mChina Southern

Mon 4/287:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop27h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 3/22₱17,077

Thu 5/86:50 amMNL - BKI

2 stops13h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 5/255:20 amBKI - MNL

1 stop16h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱22,464

Tue 6/1711:20 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 10mJeju Air

Sat 7/1212:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop21h 50mJeju Air

Deal found 3/23₱23,266

Sat 5/103:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 5/131:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/22₱31,862

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Wed 4/23:45 amMNL - BKI

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/61:45 amBKI - MNL

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱18,109

Wed 4/23:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern

Sun 4/61:30 amBKI - MNL

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/22₱83,496

Thu 4/37:35 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop25h 25mScoot

Mon 4/78:25 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop9h 15mScoot

Deal found 3/22₱11,633

Fri 4/1811:10 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/2412:15 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱9,513

Fri 4/186:50 amMNL - BKI

1 stop11h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 4/242:10 pmBKI - MNL

2 stops21h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱25,272

Fri 4/255:45 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop24h 35mChina Southern

Mon 4/287:20 pmBKI - MNL

1 stop27h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 3/22₱17,077

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Mon 5/268:35 pmMNL - BKI

Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 3/22₱2,980

Wed 5/286:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop12h 30mScoot

Deal found 3/22₱4,814

Sun 5/251:15 pmMNL - BKI

1 stop9h 45mAirAsia

Deal found 3/22₱6,418

Fri 3/288:35 amMNL - BKI

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱9,169

Sat 5/246:50 amMNL - BKI

2 stops31h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/22₱23,095

Mon 4/143:55 amMNL - BKI

1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/23₱32,607

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ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 6/17

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/15

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

₱6,991

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/13

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/17

12:15 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

₱7,564

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/13

7:35 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/17

12:15 pm-5:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

₱8,825

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/8

9:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/25

9:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

₱14,900

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 4/25

5:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/28

7:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop27h 55m

₱17,077

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/8

6:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/25

5:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

₱22,464

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 6/17

11:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/12

12:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

₱23,266

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/10

3:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

1:30 am-1:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

₱31,862

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 5/26

8:35 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

₱2,980

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/28

6:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop12h 30m

₱4,814

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

The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are Philippines AirAsia, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines.

Philippines AirAsia

From ₱86

Scoot

From ₱153

Malaysia Airlines

From ₱313

Philippine Airlines

From ₱295

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are Philippines AirAsia, Scoot and AirAsia.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

China Southern

7.5

Good

90 reviews

Check prices

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

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

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

134 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

90 reviews

Check prices

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

302 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

90 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Philippines AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost ₱1,437, while round-trip flights cost around ₱6,821.
How much is a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu?
A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱135, however they can be found for as little as ₱119.
Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 10 minutes).
Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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