Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, Scoot or Philippines AirAsia?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are Scoot and Philippines AirAsia. With an average price for the route of ₱10,871 and an overall rating of 6.7, Scoot is the most popular choice. Philippines AirAsia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₱6,596 and an overall rating of 6.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 1,764 km separating Manila to Kota Kinabalu in about 2h 15m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 15m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 15m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu was ₱2,771 for a one-way ticket and ₱5,425 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Manila-Ninoy-Aquino-Intl-MNL/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kota Kinabalu on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Manila, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kota Kinabalu on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Manila, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Manila airport is called Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl and the only airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu. <a href='/flight-routes/Manila-Ninoy-Aquino-Intl-MNL/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Manila at 4:15 pm and will be landing in Kota Kinabalu at 6:30 pm.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu jets off at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:30 pm.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. They are Philippines AirAsia and Scoot. The cheapest airline for this route is Philippines AirAsia, with the best round-trip deal found costing ₱4,418. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Philippines AirAsia.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. They are Philippines AirAsia and Scoot. The cheapest airline for this route is Philippines AirAsia, with the best round-trip deal found costing ₱4,418. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Philippines AirAsia.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is July, where tickets cost ₱5,071 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₱8,668 and ₱7,902 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is July, where tickets cost ₱5,071 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₱8,668 and ₱7,902 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Manila-Ninoy-Aquino-Intl-MNL/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Manila-Ninoy-Aquino-Intl-MNL/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Manila-Ninoy-Aquino-Intl-MNL/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Manila-Ninoy-Aquino-Intl-MNL/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

How often are flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu historically see delays in approximately 27% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 148 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, AirAsia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 29% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Kota Kinabalu is Philippines AirAsia, followed by Scoot.

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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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Manila, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays 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 July, where tickets cost ₱5,071 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₱8,668 and ₱7,902 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

How often are flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu historically see delays in approximately 27% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 148 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Based on our data, AirAsia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 29% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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 15m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights.

How long does a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu take?

Direct flights cover the 1,764 km separating Manila to Kota Kinabalu in about 2h 15m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Manila at 4:15 pm and will be landing in Kota Kinabalu at 6:30 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu jets off at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:30 pm.

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What is the cheapest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu was ₱2,771 for a one-way ticket and ₱5,425 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.

Which is the best airline for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, Scoot or Philippines AirAsia?

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.

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