S$37 Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Tue, 9 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
KCH
Kuching
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$80 Return, found 4 days ago
S$80
Return
found 4 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at S$80 found 4 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$93 Return, found 13 hours ago
S$93
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, 7 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at S$93 found 13 hours ago
Scoot
Sun, 3 May - Fri, 8 May
SIN
Singapore
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$130 Return, found 3 days ago
S$130
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Sun, 3 May from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at S$130 found 3 days ago
Batik air
Tue, 7 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$141 Return, found 4 days ago
S$141
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 24 Oct, priced at S$141 found 4 days ago
T'Way Air
Thu, 16 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
ICN
Seoul
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$175 Return, found 2 days ago
S$175
Return
found 2 days ago
Select T'Way Air flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at S$175 found 2 days ago

Find Your Flights to Kota Kinabalu BKI

Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Get started finding a cheap flight to Kota Kinabalu on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or using the search bar to enter your travel dates, origin airport and whether you want a return or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you.

We recommend using the ‘Flexible Dates’ calendar at the top of the page to see the price of plane tickets on the surrounding dates. This allows you to pick the cheapest days to fly if your trip allows flexibility and score cheap flight deals to Kota Kinabalu.

Return prices range from S$80 - S$175 and one-ways Kota Kinabalu start as low as S$37.

Be aware that choosing a non-stop flight can sometimes be more expensive while saving you time. And routes with connections may be available at a cheaper rate.

 

Airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

You have several options for which airline you choose to travel with to Kota Kinabalu. There are 10 airlines flying into BKI: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik air , Scoot, Indonesia AirAsia, T'Way Air. 

Cheap plane tickets may be available from different airlines at different times and with unique terms. It’s best to understand the details of each airline’s offer before judging its value.

For example, if you plan to check in a bag or bring hand baggage, it's worth checking whether the cheap airfare deal includes a baggage allowance. If not, verify whether the baggage fee is higher than the difference of other airline plane ticket deals offering free checked in/hand baggage in exchange for a slightly higher airfare. 

Additionally, your preferred frequent flyer membership programmes may influence your choice of cheap airline. Expedia allows you to enter your membership numbers during checkout to earn points from your airline and Expedia Rewards—all while getting a great deal and planning all your travel on one online platform.

 

Find the best deals

At Expedia, we source many flight deals from multiple providers, so you can easily find the best deals that are right for you. A great strategy for getting the best deals can be to make sure you book and travel at optimal times. Airfare to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) varies throughout the year based on seasonal demand. You’ll see the lowest rates for return trips to BKI in December and in October for one-ways.

 

Cancellation & flexibility

To change or cancel eligible flights, go to ‘My Trips’ and navigate to your itinerary. If you booked within the last 24 hours, you might be able to cancel your flight for free. Learn more about flight changes or cancellations from our customer service portal. Some plane tickets are available with no change fees, which you can filter for during your search.

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Kota Kinabalu's airport?
Many travellers like to fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) when visiting the bustling city of Kota Kinabalu.
How far is Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is only a short cab ride from downtown Kota Kinabalu. It's located 6 kilometres from the city centre.
What airport is best to fly into Kota Kinabalu?
Step through the exit doors of Kota Kinabalu International Airport and your Kota Kinabalu trip will have begun! The city's main airport, it's located 6 kilometres from the downtown area.
How many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is serviced by 17 air carriers from 39 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?
In general, travellers opt to fly with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air when heading off to Kota Kinabalu. The largest number of these flights come in from Kuala Lumpur, with AirAsia operating this route the most.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kota Kinabalu?
Flying to a new place is much more straightforward when there aren't any stopovers to worry about. If you're jetting off to Kota Kinabalu, the awesome news is that there are 779 nonstop flights every week.
Where are the most popular flights to Kota Kinabalu departing from?
Flights to Kota Kinabalu departing from Kuala Lumpur, Tawau and Miri airports are the most sought after.
How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu Airport?
Which airport you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to enjoy. From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes. From Tawau it's typically 51 minutes, and from Miri it's 47 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?
We all know those fortunate jet-setters who somehow manage to nab wonderfully cheap airfares whenever they fly. Would you like to know how to do it for your Kota Kinabalu holiday? Don't wait until the last minute to lock in your flight. Don't stop there, however. Do some research and check if there are a couple of airports at your destination. Ticket prices often differ depending on which airport you pick. Make sure you compare fares across airlines too. And finally, remember that the early bird catches the worm. Familiarise yourself with airfare costs and have your credit card ready to grab your ticket as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals don't last long.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Kota Kinabalu?
Depending on where you're coming from, your journey to Kota Kinabalu could be completely painless or it could go on forever. We've pulled together some handy travel tips that will help you start your unforgettable escape on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • It's easy — first, pack your passport, travel docs, credit cards and medications. Next, you'll need some extra in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A juicy book and a laptop filled with your favourite movies are good options. If you hope to catch more than just forty winks, a comfy neck pillow and some noise-cancelling headphones will also come in handy. Finally, find room for a toothbrush and some cleansing wipes to ensure you touchdown feeling fresh as a daisy.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Check carefully that you don't have a Swiss Army knife lurking in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive substances, such as fuel and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your priority when choosing what to wear on your flight. Loose clothing is a wise option, as are flat, closed-toe shoes.
  • Most of us have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by long periods of inactivity. To lessen your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression tights or socks and keep your feet and legs moving.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Kota Kinabalu?
As seasoned travellers know, the secret is to be well organised before you arrive at the security gate. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Kota Kinabalu in no time at all. Follow these helpful tips and get your trip off to a great start:

  • Your travel documents and passport will need to be shown to security personnel. Keep them at hand so you don't hold up the queue.
  • Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other small items, like coins, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn.
  • For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronic gadgets will need to go through the scanner.
  • Travelling with your favourite perfume? No problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a zip-lock bag, you can bring it with you on board.
  • There's a good chance you'll be required to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a clever idea.
  • Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items to come on board with you. If you must bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu information
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
BKI
Destination city name
Kota Kinabalu
Return price
S$89

Trending flights to Kota Kinabalu

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Tue, 21 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
SIN
Singapore
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$128 Return, found 1 day ago
S$128
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at S$128 found 1 day ago
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