Cheap Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu Starting at $42

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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$42

AirAsia Zest
AirAsia Zest
Direct flight
2h 10m
05/29/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu departs on 05/29/2025, is operated by AirAsia Zest and costs $42

Cheapest round trip flight

$82

AirAsia Zest
AirAsia Zest
Direct flight
4h 25m
05/20/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu departs on 05/20/2025, is operated by AirAsia Zest and costs $82

The fastest flight

2h 10m

Fastest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 10m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, and Th

Earliest flight

8:35 PM

Latest flight

8:35 PM

Average flight duration

2h 10m

Direct flights count

8

Distance

1105km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is 1105km (685 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 10m. There are 8 direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Manila and Kota Kinabalu are in the same time zone. Flights from Manila begin at 8:35 PM. The latest flight from Manila departs at 8:35 PM.

Airfare from Manila to Kota Kinabalu by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$42
January 2026
Highest price
on average:
$75
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Manila — Kota Kinabalu route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $42

Starting at $147

Direct Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Kota Kinabalu city image

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

05/14/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AirAsia Zest

Z2501

Starting at $47

Kota Kinabalu city image

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

05/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AirAsia Zest

Z2501

Starting at $69

Kota Kinabalu city image

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

05/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AirAsia Zest

Z2501

Starting at $75

Kota Kinabalu city image

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

05/29/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AirAsia Zest

Z2501

Starting at $42

Kota Kinabalu city image

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

06/09/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AirAsia Zest

Z2501

Starting at $48

Kota Kinabalu city image

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNLBKI

07/31/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AirAsia Zest

Z2501

Starting at $65

Schedule of direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu:

AirAsia Zest

AirAsia Zest

Every day

Starting at $41

Manila airports overview

MNL
Cebu Pacific
AirAsia Zest
Airlines flying to this airport
$41
Starting at
$54
on average

Kota Kinabalu airports overview

BKI
Cebu Pacific
AirAsia Zest
Airlines flying to this airport
$41
Starting at
$54
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest flight ticket from Manila to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $42

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Manila — Kota Kinabalu?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu can be found flying in these months: May, July, June.

How long does it take to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

The fastest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu start from 2 hours 10 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Manila — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia Zest

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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