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BKI — MEL
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
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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 travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 September 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$74

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu.
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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 11 September 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 743,997 searches.
Fri 20/1206:00BKI - MEL
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/122:30MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$975
Wed 5/319:55BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 25mScoot
Mon 17/322:30MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 20mScoot
Deal found 10/9$1,024
Wed 5/314:40BKI - MEL
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,095
Fri 20/1221:30BKI - MEL
2 stops29h 10mBatik Air
Sat 4/107:45MEL - BKI
2 stops29h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 11/9$1,437
Wed 5/319:05BKI - MEL
2 stops40h 30mChina Southern
Mon 17/311:25MEL - BKI
1 stop33h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9$1,823
Tue 4/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/322:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$3,301

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Kota Kinabalu to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 743,997 searches and data was last updated 11 September 2024.
Fri 25/1010:00BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 30/1011:20SDK - BKI
1 stop5h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/9$155
Thu 17/1005:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 12/1111:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/9$219
Sun 19/119:20BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 14/208:25PEN - BKI
1 stop5h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/9$270
Fri 18/1008:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 6/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/9$279
Tue 8/1008:20BKI - SDK
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/1017:35SDK - BKI
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$287
Mon 4/1101:30BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mJeju Air
Sun 10/1119:50ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 40mJeju Air
Deal found 11/9$402
Mon 4/1111:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1110:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$485
Fri 20/1223:30BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mT'way Air
Fri 27/1218:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 10/9$679
Sun 22/906:45BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 29/910:15TWU - BKI
1 stop6h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/9$680

International flights from Kota Kinabalu

Explore international flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Kota Kinabalu, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 September 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 743,997 searches.
Tue 15/1007:00BKI - SGN
1 stop9h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 22/1011:00SGN - BKI
1 stop11h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/9$366
Sat 12/1012:15BKI - DPS
1 stop21h 35mScoot
Fri 18/1010:50DPS - BKI
1 stop10h 30mScoot
Deal found 10/9$664
Sun 3/1101:30BKI - MNL
1 stop20h 50mJeju Air
Wed 20/1123:20MNL - BKI
1 stop25h 10mJeju Air
Deal found 10/9$886

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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$975 - $3,301

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/12

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 4/1

1 stop23h 35m

$975

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

1 stop17h 20m

$1,024

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

1 stop17h 50m

$1,095

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/12

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 4/1

2 stops29h 55m

$1,437

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

2 stops40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

1 stop33h 35m

$1,823

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/3

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

1 stop29h 00m

$3,301

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 11/9

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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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $396). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in July will prove the most costly (average of $749). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu offers frequent flights to Kuala Lumpur (373 flights per day), Seoul (42 flights per day) and Tawau (29 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $40

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

From $50

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $56

Miri

Miri

From $26

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Miri, with prices starting at $38. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Miri

Miri

From $26

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $40

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

From $50

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $56

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Kota Kinabalu. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 743,997 searches.
China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
315 reviews
China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.3
Good
317 reviews
China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.6
Okay
305 reviews
China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Batik Air
5.9
Fair
68 reviews
China Southern
7.8
Good
171 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

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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 11 September 2024.

  • 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, Penang. 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 $34 to Sibu (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $82 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Firefly, AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Kota Kinabalu. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan ($37). AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan ($41). Malaysia Airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($86).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    We've found Labuan, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Lawas as options for shorter direct flights within 114 km of Kota Kinabalu. These locations can be great options for travelers looking to go somewhere and back quickly.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Tokyo, Seoul, and Beijing.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Kota Kinabalu we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $4,390

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

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

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