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Cheap flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu from $94

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$115

One-way from

$94
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 3/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Find flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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 2 April 2025.

Sat 3/520:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Thu 15/518:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/4$115
Mon 4/812:10SIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/809:05BKI - SIN
Nonstop2h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 1/4$166
Sun 3/812:10SIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/822:00BKI - SIN
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$172
Fri 16/520:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 27/505:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/4$188
Mon 4/812:10SIN - BKI
1 stop7h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sun 10/806:55BKI - SIN
1 stop13h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 1/4$299
Fri 16/518:35SIN - BKI
Nonstop2h 25mScoot
Fri 23/522:00BKI - SIN
Nonstop2h 20mScoot
Deal found 1/4$331
Sun 3/821:40SIN - BKI
1 stop16h 50mBatik Air
Mon 11/807:00BKI - SIN
1 stop9h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 1/4$340
Thu 10/418:15SIN - BKI
1 stop6h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 13/405:20BKI - SIN
1 stop6h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/4$375
Wed 14/511:55KUL - BKI
1 stop7h 30mScoot
Thu 15/512:15BKI - KUL
1 stop9h 15mScoot
Deal found 31/3$477
Mon 12/502:15SIN - BKI
1 stop20h 25mT'way Air
Tue 20/523:40BKI - SIN
1 stop21h 50mT'way Air
Deal found 1/4$580
Fri 2/502:20KUL - BKI
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/522:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$789
Mon 15/902:20SIN - BKI
1 stop21h 10mJeju Air
Thu 25/900:30BKI - SIN
1 stop24h 50mJeju Air
Deal found 1/4$861

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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 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Southeast Asia

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/5

20:30-23:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/5

18:00-20:35

Nonstop2h 35m

$115

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Mon 4/8

12:10-14:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/8

09:05-11:30

Nonstop2h 25m

$166

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Sun 3/8

12:10-14:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

22:00-00:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$172

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/5

20:10-22:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 27/5

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

$188

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Mon 4/8

12:10-19:25

1 stop7h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/8

06:55-20:30

1 stop13h 35m

$299

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Fri 16/5

18:35-21:00

Nonstop2h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 23/5

22:00-00:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$331

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Sun 3/8

21:40-14:30

1 stop16h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/8

07:00-16:10

1 stop9h 10m

$340

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Thu 29/5

06:20-11:55

1 stop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/6

05:20-11:25

1 stop6h 05m

$377

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/5

11:55-19:25

1 stop7h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/5

12:15-21:30

1 stop9h 15m

$477

SingaporeKota Kinabalu

SIN - BKI

SINBKI

Singapore Changi

Mon 12/5

02:15-22:40

1 stop20h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

23:40-21:30

1 stop21h 50m

$580

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

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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?

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 2 April 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 2 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Malaysia 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.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 Scoot ($94), Malaysia Airlines ($206), and Singapore Airlines ($423).

  • 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, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$131Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$151Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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