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HK$832+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
4 Nov — 11 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 4-10HK$1,452
Sat 17-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 20-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,459
Thu 15-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 19-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1-10HK$1,467
Sun 11-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 17-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2-10HK$1,475
Thu 15-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 17-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 30-9HK$1,483
Tue 13-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 23-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,491
Tue 13-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Thu 15-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1-10HK$1,499
Sun 18-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 20-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,507
Tue 13-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 18-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,514
Sat 17-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 18-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,522
Wed 14-1013:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 22-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,530
Wed 14-1013:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Fri 23-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-10HK$1,538

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Return from

HK$1,452

One-way from

HK$832

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

HK$1,781

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,712 or less

Good one-way deal

HK$907 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
  • 15-10-31-12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (HK$84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 19-10

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

Wed 4-11

21:30-00:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$879

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 16-11

13:15-16:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$895
Fastest return journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 16-10

13:15-16:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,051

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 18-11

13:15-16:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,161

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 18-11

14:40-16:05

1 stop25h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,287

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 17-2

14:40-16:05

1 stop25h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,373

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 15-10

11:55-22:05

1 stop10h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,483

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 15-11

11:00-18:20

1 stop7h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,522

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 17-11

18:30-12:45

2 stops18h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,648

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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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Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Food

5.9

Overall

7.2
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
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Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Food

5.9

Overall

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

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Food

5.9

Overall

7.2

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 2 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$187, while return flights cost around HK$940.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$940, however they can be found for as little as HK$940.

  • 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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