Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

At the moment, AirAsia, HK Express offer direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Kota Kinabalu.

How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 2h 50m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Hong Kong (2h 50m), while the longest leaves from Hong Kong (2h 50m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. November may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Kota Kinabalu, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu is Hong Kong. A return direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu typically costs around HK$2,158.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 October 2026.

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Deal found 13-10HK$1,475

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Deal found 9-10HK$1,483

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Deal found 10-10HK$1,491

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Deal found 11-10HK$1,499

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Deal found 9-10HK$1,507

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Deal found 9-10HK$1,515

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Deal found 9-10HK$1,522

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Deal found 9-10HK$1,538

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Deal found 9-10HK$1,546

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Deal found 13-10HK$1,554

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Deal found 10-10HK$1,562

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Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 20-10

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$840

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 18-10

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$840

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 3-11

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$840

Fastest return journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 10-1

13:15-16:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$848

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 25-10

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$848

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 11-11

13:15-16:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$855

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 26-11

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$855

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 27-10

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$855

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 24-10

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$855

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 26-10

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$855

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Okay

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FAQ about direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?
At the moment, AirAsia, HK Express offer direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Kota Kinabalu.
How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 2h 50m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Hong Kong (2h 50m), while the longest leaves from Hong Kong (2h 50m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. November may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Kota Kinabalu, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu is Hong Kong. A return direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu typically costs around HK$2,158.

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