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Cheap flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu from $62

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2026.

Fri 8/508:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Fri 15/519:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/3$134
Sat 9/514:05
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Sun 10/509:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/3$135
Mon 13/419:35
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Thu 16/409:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/3$136
Wed 15/417:55
SIN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Sat 18/409:05
BKI
-
SIN
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/3$136
Tue 12/508:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Fri 15/522:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/3$138
Thu 14/517:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Sun 17/506:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/3$139
Fri 17/417:40
SIN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Sat 9/509:05
BKI
-
SIN
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/3$139
Tue 11/811:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Fri 14/809:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 23/3$141
Fri 8/517:40
SIN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Sun 10/509:05
BKI
-
SIN
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Deal found 23/3$141
Wed 24/612:10
SIN
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 20m
AirAsia
Wed 8/709:05
BKI
-
SIN
Nonstop2h 25m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/3$142
Mon 20/408:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Thu 23/411:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 21/3$144
Fri 10/418:25
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Sun 12/420:40
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/3$145

Find flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$134

One-way from

$62
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 8/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 7/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Southeast Asia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

18:25-21:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/4

09:05-11:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$135

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/4

18:25-21:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/4

07:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$135

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 24/6

11:45-14:20

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

19:00-21:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$136

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/5

18:25-21:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/5

18:15-20:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$136

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/4

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 13/4

16:05-18:40

Nonstop2h 35m

$139

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

18:25-21:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 14/4

10:10-12:35

Nonstop2h 25m

$139

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-15:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/5

19:00-21:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$139

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/5

06:05-08:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/5

09:05-11:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$139

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Wed 6/5

17:55-20:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/5

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

$142

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/4

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Southeast Asia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $34). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 YJX to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Asia 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 26 March 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

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 26 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Philippines AirAsia and AirAsia from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
125 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 4
6.0
Good

Edward,Feb 2024

DVO - MNL

Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
125 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
125 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 4
6.0
Good

Edward,Feb 2024

DVO - MNL

Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
230 reviews
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
125 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 4
6.0
Good

Edward,Feb 2024

DVO - MNL

Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia?

    Located just 5.8 km from the city centre, Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Southeast Asia.

  • How long is the flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu will take you 2h 30m. Southeast Asia and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 1629 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia ($20), Batik Air ($42), and Malaysia Airlines ($54).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $34). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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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Alternative routes for Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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Top 2 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Asia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$112Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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AirAsiaCheapest$138Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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