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Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from ₱3,554

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — BKI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or July, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱6,874

One-way from

₱4,253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱7,631

Good round-trip deal

₱6,706 or less

Good one-way deal

₱3,205 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 3/7-3/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 6/25
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₱11,254 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₱4,475 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

Fri 3/74:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 3/106:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/21₱6,874
Fri 3/76:30 amMNL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/106:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21₱8,680
Sat 3/228:20 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop22h 45mScoot
Thu 3/2712:30 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop17h 00mScoot
Deal found 1/20₱8,913
Wed 3/51:10 amMNL - BKI
1 stop20h 15mAirAsia
Thu 3/1312:25 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop23h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 1/20₱10,661
Wed 2/125:40 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop8h 50mChina Southern
Thu 2/133:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop13h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20₱18,525
Thu 3/611:20 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop25h 10mJeju Air
Wed 3/121:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop20h 50mJeju Air
Deal found 1/20₱20,273
Fri 3/76:40 amMNL - BKI
1 stop18h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 3/1012:50 pmBKI - MNL
2 stops23h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/21₱25,690
Wed 3/54:55 amMNL - BKI
1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 3/121:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop26h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20₱26,156

Find flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/7

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/10

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,874

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/7

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/10

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱8,680

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 3/22

8:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/27

12:30 pm-5:30 am

1 stop17h 00m

₱8,913

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/5

1:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/13

12:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop23h 50m

₱10,661

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/12

5:40 pm-2:30 am

1 stop8h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/13

3:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

₱18,525

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 3/6

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

1:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

₱20,273

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/7

6:40 am-12:55 am

1 stop18h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/10

12:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 30m

₱25,690

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/5

4:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop19h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

1:30 am-3:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

₱26,156

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/28

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

₱3,554

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/27

1:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop11h 30m

₱4,719

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila 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 January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Manila 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱83). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₱119). 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 MNL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 looking 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Philippines AirAsia and Scoot from Manila 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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.7
Okay
300 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 1,060 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on Philippines AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at ₱6,874. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scoot and AirAsia, with the lowest prices starting at ₱8,913 and ₱10,661, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    ₱4,253 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippines AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and AirAsia, with prices starting from ₱5,534 and ₱7,224, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay ₱6,363 for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The cheapest flight overall is ₱2,531 while the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu) is currently priced at ₱6,466.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱83). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₱119). 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 5 airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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Cebu PacificCheapest₱4,349Average₱5,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapest₱4,599Average₱6,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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ScootCheapest₱8,888Average₱10,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest₱10,675Average₱14,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₱17,974Average₱23,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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