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— BKI
Feb 22 — Mar 11
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on February 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱6,866

One-way from

₱3,404

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱7,327

Good round-trip deal

₱6,836 or less

Good one-way deal

₱3,379 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 3/14-3/16
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 3/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₱37,423 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱4,983 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl 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 February 17, 2025.

Fri 3/144:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 3/166:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 2/16₱6,866
Wed 3/196:30 amMNL - BKI
1 stop10h 00mScoot
Wed 3/268:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop22h 25mScoot
Deal found 2/17₱8,539
Wed 3/194:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/268:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17₱8,597
Wed 3/195:40 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 20mChina Southern
Sun 3/237:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/16₱18,059
Fri 2/289:40 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop22h 45mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 3/78:50 amBKI - MNL
1 stop11h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 2/16₱20,193
Sat 3/110:50 amMNL - BKI
1 stop7h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 3/55:20 amBKI - MNL
1 stop9h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/16₱21,924
Mon 3/37:20 amMNL - BKI
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/58:05 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/16₱25,674
Wed 3/1911:20 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop25h 10mJeju Air
Sat 3/221:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop20h 50mJeju Air
Deal found 2/16₱25,732
Thu 2/276:40 amMNL - BKI
1 stop8h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 3/610:00 amBKI - MNL
2 stops26h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/16₱27,463
Wed 3/1911:50 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop24h 45mAsiana Airlines
Tue 3/2512:40 amBKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/17₱39,290

Find flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Locate flights to Kota Kinabalu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on February 17, 2025.

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Manila

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/14

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/16

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,866

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/19

6:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/26

8:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 25m

₱8,539

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/19

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/26

8:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 25m

₱8,597

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/19

5:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/23

7:05 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

₱18,059

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/28

9:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/7

8:50 am-8:45 pm

1 stop11h 55m

₱20,193

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 3/1

10:50 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

5:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 55m

₱21,924

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/3

7:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop28h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

8:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

₱25,674

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/19

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/22

1:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

₱25,732

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/27

6:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

2:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops21h 50m

₱27,463

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/19

11:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/25

12:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 50m

₱39,290

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

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 78 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 Cebu Pacific.

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

From ₱82

Scoot

Scoot

From ₱153

Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific

From ₱74

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From ₱313

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 February 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu, such as Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,306 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
880 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Alex,Nov 2024

ICN - SIN

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

  • 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, Cebu Pacific 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 ₱1,447, while round-trip flights cost around ₱6,085.

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

    A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around ₱131, however they can be found for as little as ₱105.

  • 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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