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Cheapest round-trip
₱8,817
Typical prices: ₱6,816-₱8,504
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 10/18Sun 10/25
MNL - BKI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
₱4,440
Typical prices: ₱3,189-₱3,752
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 11/1
MNL - BKI • Non-stop
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Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Philippines AirAsia. Average duration is 2h 10m
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (MNL-BKI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,817Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
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1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,879Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22
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4:15 pm - 6:20 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,942Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 14
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
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1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,942Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱9,067Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24
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4:15 pm - 6:20 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱9,130Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
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1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱9,192Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
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1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱9,192Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:55 am - 11:15 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
28h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱11,256Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
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7:40 pm - 8:50 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
13h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
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7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱11,881Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila usually cost between ₱7,629 and ₱9,880 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₱8,817 on Philippines AirAsia (Oct 18-Oct 25).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kota Kinabalu on a Saturday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Manila, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is February, where tickets cost ₱6,816 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₱10,255 and ₱10,193 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

To get a below average price on the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

₱4,440
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manila to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

  • How many flights are there between Manila and Kota Kinabalu per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Manila and lands in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 2h 10m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu was ₱4,315 for a one-way ticket and ₱8,817 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    Manila airport is called Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl and the only airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    You can catch a direct flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Manila is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Manila with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Manila up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₱4,646 or less one-way and ₱9,415 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Wednesday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Friday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Sunday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Monday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Tuesday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Wednesday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Thursday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Friday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Saturday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

Sunday

Philippines AirAsia

Philippines AirAsia

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