Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

Compare recent fares, direct-flight schedules and destination airports

Kota Kinabalu at a glance

Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.

Country

Malaysia

City IATA code

BKI

Airports in fare data

1

Population

No data

Time zone

Asia/Kuching

Cities with direct flights

18

Airlines in fare data

37

Cheapest air tickets to Kota Kinabalu

Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Kota Kinabalu, for domestic and international routes.

Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.

Direct flights airfares to Kota Kinabalu

Current data shows direct routes to Kota Kinabalu from 10 cities: Limbang, Miri, Tawau, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Penang, Johor Bharu, Mulu, and Manila. A complete timetable is available for 3 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. One route offers a choice of several airlines.

Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.

Recent searches found direct offers from Limbang to Kota Kinabalu with these airlines: Maya Island Air. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.

Maya Island Air

Maya Island Air

Limbang — Kota Kinabalu

Observed: Sa

from $29

Flight prices to Kota Kinabalu by month

Compare cached monthly fares to Kota Kinabalu for 10 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.

The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Open the route page for full flight details.

November 2026
Lowest price
on average:
$26
March 2027
Highest price
on average:
$56
  • Avg Price
Price dynamics

Ticket prices for Tawau — Kota Kinabalu follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Prices rise from November 2026 to March 2027 (+117%), then decline from October 2026 to November 2026 (5%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $27), while the priciest are in November 2026–March 2027 ($41).

Best time to buy

For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 35%. Try to avoid November 2026–March 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 38.2%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.

Kota Kinabalu airports

Airports in Kota Kinabalu provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Kota Kinabalu.

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Cities near Kota Kinabalu

Nearby cities with airports can help you compare alternative routes or plan a combined trip.

View of Balikpapan

Balikpapan

BPN

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Lahad Datu

LDU

View of Miri

Miri

MYY

View of Pagadian

Pagadian

PAG

View of Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa

PPS

View of Sibu

Sibu

SBW

View of Sandakan

Sandakan

SDK

View of Samarinda

Samarinda

SRI

View of Tarakan

Tarakan

TRK

View of Tawau

Tawau

TWU

Frequently asked questions about Kota Kinabalu

Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.

The lowest recent price in our data is $24. The live price may change when you search.

Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Kota Kinabalu. The airport section above has detailed information.

Recent offers include direct flights from 18 cities operated by 8 airlines. Availability depends on the date.

They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.