How popular is this Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Within the past month, 124 users have taken a look at flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

HK Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in just under 3h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. The distance from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is about 1835 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

According to our current data, HK Express (HK$990), and AirAsia (HK$1,089) offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest flight price from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is HK$858. On average you can expect to pay HK$1,447. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for HK$1,349.

What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Before booking your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Cathay Pacific (94%), HK Express (94%), AirAsia( 78%).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (average of HK$1,090). Flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of HK$2,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HK to BKI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from HK0 to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Over the past year, HK Express have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to book flights from Hong Kong 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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.
How popular is this Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
Within the past month, 124 users have taken a look at flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?
HK Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in just under 3h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. The distance from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is about 1835 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
According to our current data, HK Express (HK$990), and AirAsia (HK$1,089) offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?
Before booking your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Cathay Pacific (94%), HK Express (94%), AirAsia( 78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest flight price from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is HK$858. On average you can expect to pay HK$1,447. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for HK$1,349.
Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (average of HK$1,090). Flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of HK$2,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from HK0 to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Over the past year, HK Express have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to book flights from Hong Kong 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, such as HK Express and AirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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