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HK$847+ 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 17-8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
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 7 August 2026.

Thu 10-921:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 12-901:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2-8HK$1,475
Fri 4-921:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Thu 17-901:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2-8HK$1,537
Thu 17-921:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 19-901:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 3-8HK$1,553
Fri 18-913:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Fri 25-909:30 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 3-8HK$1,632
Wed 26-813:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 2-909:30 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 3-8HK$1,639
Wed 2-913:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 7-909:30 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 2-8HK$1,647
Wed 2-913:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 8-901:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2-8HK$1,655
Sun 30-813:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 1-901:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 7-8HK$1,671
Tue 20-1021:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Thu 22-1001:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 5-8HK$1,679
Fri 28-813:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Fri 4-909:30 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5-8HK$1,686
Fri 20-1113:05 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 23-1109:20 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 6-8HK$1,694

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 7 August 2026.

Return from

HK$1,475

One-way from

HK$847

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

HK$2,369

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,675 or less

Good one-way deal

HK$907 or less
HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 10-9-12-9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 17-8
  • 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$16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (HK$86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 6-1

08:45-12:15

1 stop27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8-1

13:00-23:50

1 stop10h 50m

HK$2,432
Fastest return journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 23-12

13:05-15:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 31-12

09:20-12:15

Nonstop2h 55m

HK$2,581

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 21-10

20:30-18:35

2 stops22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28-10

09:20-12:15

Nonstop2h 55m

HK$2,589

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 16-11

13:05-15:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19-11

16:55-13:35

1 stop20h 40m

HK$2,769

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 16-10

17:50-01:20

1 stop7h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19-10

06:00-04:55

2 stops22h 55m

HK$3,161

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 23-10

20:45-17:50

3 stops21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28-10

11:45-17:30

2 stops29h 45m

HK$3,349

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 19-11

11:55-00:55

2 stops13h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24-11

13:05-12:10

1 stop23h 05m

HK$3,381

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 6-1

15:25-00:30

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7-1

01:30-00:15

1 stop22h 45m

HK$4,095

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 18-10

17:05-00:30

3 stops31h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 22-10

01:30-17:10

2 stops15h 40m

HK$5,726
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG Hong Kong Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 1-12

13:05-15:55

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$918

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

The best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu is 40 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 7 August 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
7.2
Good
47 reviews
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Entertainment

5.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.5

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.5
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.5

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.5
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
234 reviews
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.5

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.5

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$241, while return flights cost around HK$1,046.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$1,515, however they can be found for as little as HK$1,046.

  • 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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