Cheap flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu from $55

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Wed 29/1017:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 1/1122:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/10$103
Wed 29/1009:00KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1107:05BKI - KUL
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$106
Sat 25/1014:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Tue 28/1023:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/10$109
Mon 20/1008:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 24/1023:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/10$111
Sat 25/1019:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 1/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/10$115
Wed 5/1109:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 9/1107:05BKI - KUL
1 stop16h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 15/10$117
Thu 30/1018:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 2/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/10$119
Thu 6/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 9/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/10$123
Sat 15/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 23/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/10$126
Thu 20/1120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 30/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/10$131
Thu 20/1119:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Mon 24/1111:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 16/10$132
Fri 21/1117:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Tue 25/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/10$134

Cheap 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$103

One-way from

$55
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 29/10-1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 24/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/3

18:45-21:25

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$99

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/10

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/10

23:30-02:00

Nonstop2h 30m

$109

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

17:20-19:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/11

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$109

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/10

16:35-19:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/11

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$111

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/10

09:15-11:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/11

22:40-01:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$115

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/11

17:20-19:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/11

22:40-01:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$119

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/12

07:00-09:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/12

22:40-01:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$123

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 28/11

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$123

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/1

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/1

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$123

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/12

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$123

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $75). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in February 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 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 17 October 2025.

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 59% 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 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with AirAsia, Scoot, andPhilippines 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.

Crew

7.4

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Crew

7.4

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Crew

7.4

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Crew

7.4

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

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  • 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 40m. Southeast Asia and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 1629 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $75). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in February 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 3 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapest$120Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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AirAsiaCheapest$132Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$145Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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