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Round-trip from	$100
One-way from	$53

AirAsia

AirAsia
16/6-18/6
Nonstop
5h 10m total
Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

AirAsia
17/7
Nonstop
2h 30m total
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 30 April 2025.

Mon 16/617:10KUL - BKI

1 stop15h 40mAirAsia

Wed 18/611:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$114

Wed 24/912:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Sun 28/907:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 30/4$158

Sun 29/612:10SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/620:25BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$158

Fri 20/618:55KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 27/615:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$187

Mon 23/617:40SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia

Thu 26/609:05BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$190

Sat 31/509:55KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/606:00BKI - KUL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$234

Mon 6/1017:00SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mScoot

Sat 25/1012:15BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mScoot

Deal found 29/4$234

Tue 7/1021:40SIN - BKI

1 stop23h 50mBatik Air

Thu 23/1017:00BKI - SIN

1 stop16h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 29/4$344

Fri 3/1016:35SIN - BKI

1 stop5h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 23/1009:30BKI - SIN

1 stop5h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$404

Tue 20/502:15SIN - BKI

1 stop20h 25mT'way Air

Sun 25/523:40BKI - SIN

1 stop25h 05mT'way Air

Deal found 29/4$676

Sun 10/802:20SIN - BKI

1 stop21h 10mJeju Air

Tue 19/800:30BKI - SIN

1 stop24h 50mJeju Air

Deal found 29/4$846

Fri 3/1020:00SIN - BKI

2 stops27h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 20/1005:20BKI - SIN

2 stops28h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 29/4$948

Best flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Mon 16/609:15KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Wed 18/614:50BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$100

Wed 24/912:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Sun 28/907:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 30/4$158

Sun 29/612:10SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/620:25BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$158

Fri 20/618:55KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 27/615:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$187

Mon 6/1017:00SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mScoot

Sat 25/1012:15BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mScoot

Deal found 29/4$234

Mon 23/617:40SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia

Thu 26/609:05BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$190

Sat 31/509:55KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/606:00BKI - KUL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$234

Tue 20/502:15SIN - BKI

1 stop20h 25mT'way Air

Sun 25/523:40BKI - SIN

1 stop25h 05mT'way Air

Deal found 29/4$676

Tue 7/1021:40SIN - BKI

1 stop23h 50mBatik Air

Thu 23/1017:00BKI - SIN

1 stop16h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 29/4$344

Fri 3/1016:35SIN - BKI

1 stop5h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 23/1009:30BKI - SIN

1 stop5h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$404

Sun 10/802:20SIN - BKI

1 stop21h 10mJeju Air

Tue 19/800:30BKI - SIN

1 stop24h 50mJeju Air

Deal found 29/4$846

Fri 3/1020:00SIN - BKI

2 stops27h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 20/1005:20BKI - SIN

2 stops28h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 29/4$948

Direct flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore direct flight options from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Mon 16/609:15KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Wed 18/614:50BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$100

Wed 24/912:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Sun 28/907:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 30/4$158

Sun 29/612:10SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/620:25BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$158

Fri 20/618:55KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 27/615:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$187

Mon 23/617:40SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia

Thu 26/609:05BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$190

Mon 6/1017:00SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mScoot

Sat 25/1012:15BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mScoot

Deal found 29/4$234

Last-minute flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 30 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 5/517:00SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mScoot

Wed 7/520:30BKI - SIN

Nonstop2h 20mScoot

Deal found 29/4$465

Tue 6/509:15KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 8/520:35BKI - KUL

1 stop10h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$247

Fri 9/511:05SIN - BKI

1 stop5h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 12/506:45BKI - SIN

2 stops10h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,016

Sat 10/500:20SIN - BKI

2 stops48h 20mPhilippine Airlines

Tue 13/509:30BKI - SIN

2 stops27h 50mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,201

Mon 12/521:40SIN - BKI

1 stop12h 20mBatik Air

Tue 13/517:00BKI - SIN

1 stop16h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 30/4$361

Wed 14/507:30KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Fri 16/512:45BKI - KUL

1 stop7h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 30/4$215

Tue 20/502:15SIN - BKI

1 stop20h 25mT'way Air

Sun 25/523:40BKI - SIN

1 stop25h 05mT'way Air

Deal found 29/4$676

Tue 27/500:20SIN - BKI

2 stops21h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Sat 7/609:30BKI - SIN

2 stops23h 55mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,012

Thu 29/518:15SIN - BKI

1 stop6h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 1/609:30BKI - SIN

1 stop5h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$422

Sat 31/521:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 11/616:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/4$187

Sat 31/509:55KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/606:00BKI - KUL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$234

Sat 31/513:25KUL - BKI

1 stop28h 55mChina Southern

Wed 4/619:20BKI - KUL

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 29/4$6,152

One-way flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Thu 17/720:30KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$53

Mon 16/612:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 29/4$73

Fri 30/521:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/4$94

Fri 13/618:35SIN - BKI

Nonstop2h 25mScoot

Deal found 29/4$106

Fri 13/607:55SIN - BKI

1 stop7h 10mAirAsia

Deal found 29/4$217

Tue 1/709:55SIN - BKI

1 stop7h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 28/4$231

Mon 12/521:40SIN - BKI

2 stops41h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 29/4$275

Sat 6/902:20SIN - BKI

1 stop21h 10mJeju Air

Deal found 29/4$451

Wed 16/702:20KUL - BKI

1 stop16h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 29/4$454

Thu 12/603:55SIN - BKI

1 stop14h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 30/4$536

Tue 13/500:20SIN - BKI

2 stops15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 30/4$610

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/6

17:10-08:50

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/6

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$114

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 24/9

12:00-14:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$158

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Sun 29/6

12:10-14:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/6

20:25-22:45

Nonstop2h 20m

$158

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/6

18:55-21:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/6

15:00-17:40

Nonstop2h 40m

$187

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Mon 23/6

17:40-20:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/6

09:05-11:30

Nonstop2h 25m

$190

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Mon 6/10

17:00-19:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 25/10

12:15-14:35

Nonstop2h 20m

$234

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/5

09:55-17:15

1 stop7h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/6

06:00-20:15

1 stop14h 15m

$234

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Tue 7/10

21:40-21:30

1 stop23h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/10

17:00-09:20

1 stop16h 20m

$344

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Fri 3/10

18:15-23:40

1 stop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/10

05:20-10:20

1 stop5h 00m

$404

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Tue 20/5

02:15-22:40

1 stop20h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 25/5

23:40-00:45

1 stop25h 05m

$676

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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?

When flying from Southeast Asia 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

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

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. Travellers hoping 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

See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

7.5

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

7.1

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

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.
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 ($53), Batik Air ($73), and Malaysia Airlines ($94).
Can I find deals for flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 2 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia	Cheapest$133	Average$254	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Scoot	Cheapest$147	Average$239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights

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