BKI

₱4,439 Find Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 20% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
₱8,815
Typical prices: ₱6,815-₱8,503
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 10/18Sun 10/25
MNL - BKI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
₱4,439
Typical prices: ₱3,188-₱3,751
Philippines AirAsia
Sun 11/1
MNL - BKI • Non-stop
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Kota Kinabalu!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,815Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,815Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,878Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 14
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,940Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22
Philippines AirAsia Logo
4:15 pm - 6:20 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,940Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 11:15 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
28h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱11,253Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Scoot Logo
7:40 pm - 7:45 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
24h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
8:45 pm - 5:50 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
9h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
₱11,691Scoot
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 1:20 amCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
27h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 12:50 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
5h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
₱16,755Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 6:20 pmDVO  Davao City Francisco Bangoy-BKI Kota Kinabalu
9h 05m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 1:10 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-DVO Davao City Francisco Bangoy
6h 05m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
₱18,318Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 6:20 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
11h 55m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 9:25 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
22h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₱18,881Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₱6,605. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are ₱9,133 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is February, where tickets cost ₱6,815 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets from the Philippines is ₱10,253 and ₱10,191 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of ₱3,439.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost ₱7,448 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₱8,399.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu, 25% of our users found tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Manila ₱9,413 round-trip.

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

To get a below average price, 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.

Good to know - Book Cheap Kota Kinabalu Plane Tickets

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

₱4,439
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 to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport and downtown Kota Kinabalu is 6 km.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs ₱7,198. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₱3,936 and departed from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 4 direct flights from within Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Manila ₱6,834
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
Philippines AirAsiaOverall score based on 126 reviews
6.4Food
7.6Crew
6.8Boarding
6.7Comfort
5.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Pleasant airline over all. On time, efficient, nice staff and good food.

8.0 ExcellentWendy, Mar 2026
Read more Philippines AirAsia reviews

Pleasant airline over all. On time, efficient, nice staff and good food.

This flight was excellent in all ways if they could repeat it consistently they would grow immediately

Philippines AirAsia is never on-time flight, delayed 3 hours. Everything else was fine though.

Service it was good Lower airfare and discount for loyal customer

The flight was delayed by an hour . Traveling with 75 year old father was difficult and then when he asked for water he was asked to purchase :-) . Overall just an ok experience.

Overall service is good, the only thing I would like airasia to improve is there seating. Their seat handles are broken as well as the back rest

Boarding with air asia is excellent via organized lines by zone except when there is only 1 gate agent and no scanner, only by tearing tickets??? Crazy

The flight was supposed to depart at 9:25. It departed at 9:00. Im glad we were early and did not miss it.

Premium seats should have legroom this one didn't have it. I had 2 free checked bag but I got charged for while it shows on my reservation

Terrible airline! This airline just ruined our family vacation due to a 12 hours delay as a result of their operational issues.

More options for your flight to Kota Kinabalu