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HK$539+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15-3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
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 10 March 2026.

Mon 20-421:25
HKG
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BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Fri 24-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 5-3HK$954
Sat 21-321:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Wed 25-301:30
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 15m
HK Express
Deal found 7-3HK$961
Wed 22-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Tue 28-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 9-3HK$969
Tue 7-721:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Mon 13-701:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 8-3HK$977
Thu 23-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Wed 29-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 8-3HK$985
Tue 21-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Sat 25-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 6-3HK$993
Wed 15-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Sat 18-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 9-3HK$1,001
Sat 12-921:25
HKG
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BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Fri 18-901:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 6-3HK$1,016
Fri 24-413:05
HKG
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BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10-3HK$1,024
Wed 15-421:25
HKG
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BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Mon 20-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 9-3HK$1,032
Mon 20-421:25
HKG
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BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Sun 26-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 5-3HK$1,040
Sun 22-321:25
HKG
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BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Thu 26-301:30
BKI
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HKG
Nonstop3h 15m
HK Express
Deal found 10-3HK$1,047

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 70,647 searches and data was last updated on 10 March 2026.

Return from

HK$954

One-way from

HK$539

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

HK$1,602

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,105 or less

Good one-way deal

HK$879 or less
HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 20-4-24-4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 15-3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (HK$39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (HK$90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 4-7

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6-7

01:15-04:25

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$985
Fastest return journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 20-5

13:05-15:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27-5

09:20-12:15

Nonstop2h 55m

HK$1,344

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 15-4

14:35-23:40

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21-4

15:00-23:50

1 stop8h 50m

HK$1,853

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 22-7

08:45-21:35

1 stop12h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1-8

09:30-23:50

1 stop14h 20m

HK$1,853

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 13-4

08:45-17:00

1 stop8h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17-4

19:05-23:50

1 stop28h 45m

HK$1,853

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 30-3

15:05-00:30

1 stop9h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8-4

01:30-11:50

1 stop10h 20m

HK$2,071

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 28-3

17:40-00:30

1 stop30h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8-4

01:30-16:05

1 stop14h 35m

HK$2,071

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 31-3

15:05-00:30

1 stop9h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7-4

01:30-11:50

1 stop10h 20m

HK$2,071

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 20-4

20:45-11:15

1 stop14h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27-4

06:00-17:55

2 stops11h 55m

HK$2,306

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 20-5

18:30-12:25

2 stops17h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27-5

17:15-04:55

2 stops11h 40m

HK$3,283

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu is 7 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with HK Express and AirAsia to Malaysia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 3 daily flights from Hong Kong. 2 airlines have flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, HK Express is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost HK$87, while return flights cost around HK$383.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$928, however they can be found for as little as HK$383.

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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