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HK$721+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5-1121:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 7-1101:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22-10HK$1,215
Tue 3-1121:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Thu 5-1101:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 20-10HK$1,247
Sun 1-1121:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 13-1101:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22-10HK$1,262
Sat 24-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 26-1001:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22-10HK$1,278
Fri 23-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 26-1001:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 20-10HK$1,309
Sat 5-1221:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 8-1201:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 21-10HK$1,341
Thu 22-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 24-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 20-10HK$1,356
Mon 26-1021:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 27-1001:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 19-10HK$1,364
Fri 23-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 27-1001:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 19-10HK$1,380
Thu 3-1213:15 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 9-1201:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 19-10HK$1,388
Fri 23-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 24-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 19-10HK$1,396
Sun 22-1121:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 27-1101:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22-10HK$1,403

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Return from

HK$1,215

One-way from

HK$721

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

HK$1,850

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,851 or less
HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 5-11-7-11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 26-11-31-12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (HK$15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (HK$96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2026
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Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 5-12

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$737
Fastest return journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 17-2

13:15-16:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$902

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 25-11

13:15-16:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$902

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 20-1

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$909

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 21-11

08:10-20:15

1 stop12h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,333

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 26-11

23:05-18:20

1 stop19h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,349

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 31-10

23:05-18:20

1 stop19h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,419

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 20-1

22:00-22:50

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,490

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 1-2

11:00-18:20

1 stop7h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,505

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 22-11

11:00-18:20

1 stop7h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,592

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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
7.2
Good
47 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Comfort

6.5

Food

5.9

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.4
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Comfort

6.5

Food

5.9

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.4
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Comfort

6.5

Food

5.9

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.4

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.

  • 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$187, while return flights cost around HK$939.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$939, however they can be found for as little as HK$939.

  • 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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