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$48+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

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BKI — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$49

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

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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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu.
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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 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/311:20BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 25mBatik Air
Mon 17/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop31h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 17/1$542
Wed 19/322:40BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/322:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$595
Tue 18/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 22/313:00MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1$1,080
Wed 5/314:40BKI - MEL
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,149

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Depart

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Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

11:20-23:45

1 stop33h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:15-10:40

1 stop31h 25m

$542

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

22:40-23:45

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:35-19:05

1 stop23h 30m

$595

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/3

01:30-14:05

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

13:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

$1,080

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

14:40-09:25

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

$1,149

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/2

11:20-20:10

2 stops29h 50m

$354

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/2

21:30-23:45

1 stop23h 15m

$558

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/2

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,054

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $517). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in April will prove the most costly (average of $829). 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 (536 flights per day), Seoul (84 flights per day) and Tawau (47 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $31

Tawau

Tawau

From $21

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $54

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

From $99

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Tawau, with prices starting at $34. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Tawau

Tawau

From $21

Miri

Miri

From $26

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $31

Sandakan

Sandakan

From $36

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 647,157 searches.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air
6.1
Okay
71 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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  • 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, Tawau, Kuching. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Tawau 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 Tawau (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $152 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • 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 $4,704

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

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu is August. The most expensive month for flights is April. 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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