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Cheap flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu from ₱4,253

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 6/25. 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

Cheap flight deals from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philippines (PH0) 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

₱6,932

One-way from

₱5,301
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 2/17-2/24
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Philippines to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 2/16
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • Philippines to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

Mon 2/174:15 pmMNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 2/246:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/20₱6,932
Wed 3/121:10 amMNL - BKI
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/246:55 pmBKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20₱8,855
Sat 3/228:20 pmMNL - BKI
1 stop22h 45mScoot
Thu 3/2712:30 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop17h 00mScoot
Deal found 1/20₱8,913
Fri 3/77:40 amCEB - BKI
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/146:55 pmBKI - CEB
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21₱9,962
Thu 3/62:20 amCEB - BKI
1 stop16h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Fri 3/146:55 pmBKI - CEB
1 stop12h 30mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 1/21₱10,020
Wed 3/51:10 amMNL - BKI
1 stop20h 15mAirAsia
Thu 3/1312:25 pmBKI - MNL
1 stop23h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 1/20₱10,661
Mon 4/74:05 pmZAM - BKI
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/91:45 amBKI - ZAM
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19₱10,777
Sun 2/162:40 amDVO - BKI
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/246:55 pmBKI - DVO
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20₱11,360
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
Thu 3/62:10 amCEB - BKI
1 stop23h 10mJeju Air
Thu 3/131:30 amBKI - CEB
1 stop22h 40mJeju Air
Deal found 1/21₱22,370
Thu 3/612:20 amCEB - BKI
2 stops20h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 3/1410:00 pmBKI - CEB
2 stops30h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/20₱24,117
Wed 2/58:20 amMNL - BKI
1 stop9h 40mChina Southern
Sat 2/83:30 amBKI - MNL
1 stop19h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20₱24,117

Find flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philippines 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

Mon 2/17

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/24

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱6,932

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/12

1:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/24

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

₱8,855

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

Cebu CityKota Kinabalu

CEB - BKI

CEBBKI

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Fri 3/7

7:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/14

6:55 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 25m

₱9,962

Cebu CityKota Kinabalu

CEB - BKI

CEBBKI

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Thu 3/6

2:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/14

6:55 pm-7:25 am

1 stop12h 30m

₱10,020

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

Zamboanga CityKota Kinabalu

ZAM - BKI

ZAMBKI

Zamboanga City

Mon 4/7

4:05 pm-1:20 am

1 stop9h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/9

1:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 00m

₱10,777

Davao CityKota Kinabalu

DVO - BKI

DVOBKI

Davao City Francisco Bangoy

Sun 2/16

2:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/24

6:55 pm-5:25 am

1 stop10h 30m

₱11,360

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

Cebu CityKota Kinabalu

CEB - BKI

CEBBKI

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Thu 3/6

2:10 am-1:20 am

1 stop23h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/13

1:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop22h 40m

₱22,370

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Best time to book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱83). Flying from Philippines 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 PH to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Philippines 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.

When flying from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu, such as Philippine Airlines and Jeju Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
466 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,328 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
922 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    The Philippines to Kota Kinabalu flight path 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 to fly from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Philippines AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₱5,418. Scoot flights start at ₱5,534 while deals on AirAsia start at ₱7,224 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular flight routes from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu are Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Cebu City Mactan Intl - Kota Kinabalu and Zamboanga City - Kota Kinabalu.

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

    On average you can expect to pay ₱6,363 for a flight from Philippines 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 Philippines to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu (average of ₱83). Flying from Philippines 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 Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cebu PacificCheapest₱4,349Average₱5,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapest₱4,599Average₱8,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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ScootCheapest₱8,888Average₱14,701FlexibilityNo 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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