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HK$524+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, 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 19 August 2025.

Return from

HK$884

One-way from

HK$524

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

HK$2,206

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,496 or less

Good one-way deal

HK$800 or less
HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 2-12-8-12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 2-12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (HK$1,252 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (HK$563 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
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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 19 August 2025.

Tue 2-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Mon 8-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 18-8HK$884
Wed 3-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Tue 9-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 19-8HK$892
Mon 1-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Fri 5-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 17-8HK$899
Mon 1-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Sun 7-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 17-8HK$907
Mon 1-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Thu 4-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 17-8HK$915
Mon 1-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5-1209:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18-8HK$1,142
Mon 1-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6-1209:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17-8HK$1,150
Tue 16-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Sat 20-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 17-8HK$1,181
Mon 8-913:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
Wed 24-909:50BKI - HKG
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 17-8HK$1,212
Wed 3-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10-1209:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19-8HK$1,220
Thu 18-1221:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 05mHK Express
Mon 22-1201:30BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 15mHK Express
Deal found 19-8HK$1,228

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Hong Kong

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Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 7-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$884

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 2-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$884

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$892

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 1-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$899

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 1-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$907

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 1-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$915

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 10-1

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 17-1

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$1,017

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 2-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9-12

09:15-12:15

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,142

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 1-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6-12

09:15-12:15

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,150

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 17-12

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 19-12

01:30-04:45

Nonstop3h 15m

HK$1,150

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Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu is 9 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.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu takes 3 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Hong Kong will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airline flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From HK$134

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airline flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 19 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.4

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.4

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

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 1 daily flight from Hong Kong. 1 airline has 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, AirAsia 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$122, while return flights cost around HK$246.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$40, however they can be found for as little as HK$31.

  • 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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