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CMH — BKI
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24-4
Wed 1-5

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 79,009 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

HK$1,966

Return from

HK$799

One-way from

HK$478
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu is currently HK$0 while a return flight costs HK$0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kota Kinabalu (average of HK$129). Flying to Kota Kinabalu in July will prove the most costly (average of HK$173). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

HK$1,143

February

HK$1,104

March

HK$1,135

April

HK$1,245

May

HK$1,339

June

HK$1,292

July

HK$1,355

August

HK$1,339

September

HK$1,214

October

HK$1,065

November

HK$1,010

December

HK$1,190

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

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).

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 to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu is 46 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia, Scoot and China Eastern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.2
Good
599 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.2
Good
599 reviews
7.2
Good
599 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

6.8
Okay
265 reviews
7.2
Good
599 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

6.6
Okay
319 reviews
7.2
Good
599 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

6.6
Okay
148 reviews
7.2
Good
599 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

  • What does BKI mean?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is BKI. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • 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, 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport typically cost HK$117, while return flights cost around HK$676.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$182, however they can be found for as little as HK$86.

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

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

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