Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu from HK$940

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 29-9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
HKG — BKI
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
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How to find the cheapest flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

All the information you need to plan the best HK0 to BKI flight in 2023: compare Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

HK$7,943

One-way from

HK$940
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 50% potential price drop
From Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

HK - BKI

Price

HK$1,014 - HK$2,958

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

BKI

Rainfall

60 - 351 mm

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Kota Kinabalu. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 32 days in advance, which can save you up to 60% on flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 32 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at HK$3,594. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from HK$4,291.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong. Prices for February average HK$3,253 per person but you can even find prices for as low as HK$1,370. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a February flight can save you 45% on your journey compared to booking in April

When is the cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (HK - BKI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap AirAsia flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Take a peek at the cheapest AirAsia flights we've detected traveling from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap Scoot flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Browse through some of the cheapest Scoot flights traveling from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for Hong Kong to BKI flights in September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong

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To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu should utilize the search form at the top of the page.

Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong

The cheapest one-way flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
Users in need of a one-way flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu instead should update the search form at the top of page.

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HK$971 - HK$2,372

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Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 23-10

Nonstop3h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26-10

Nonstop2h 55m

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 23-11

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27-11

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$1,010

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 15-10

Nonstop3h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18-10

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,018

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 4-11

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8-11

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$1,065

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 28-10

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4-11

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$1,308

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 9-10

1 stop11h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11-10

1 stop26h 55m

HK$1,691

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 13-10

1 stop7h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15-10

1 stop14h 25m

HK$1,871

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 22-10

1 stop28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 25-10

1 stop11h 35m

HK$2,083

Hong Kong IntlKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 23-3

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 29-3

1 stop17h 10m

HK$2,372

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

To help decide which airline to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia, Scoot and Batik Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.4

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 3

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.

China Eastern
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews
China Eastern
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.4

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 3

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.

AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews
China Eastern
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.4

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 3

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.

Scoot
7.1
Good
34 reviews
China Eastern
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.4

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 3

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.

Philippines AirAsia
6.5
Okay
7 reviews
China Eastern
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.4

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 3

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.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights.

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 flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu for under HK$1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu for under HK$1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on AirAsia for just HK$971, but on average you can expect to pay HK$1,167.

Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu for under HK$1,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu under HK$1,000. A good price for a direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is less than HK$1,174.

Are there last-minute flights available from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu for under HK$1,200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu within the next 7 days for less than HK$1,200.

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

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

According to our current data, AirAsia (HK$971), offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. This flight start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

The cheapest flight price from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is HK$531. On average you can expect to pay HK$1,034. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for HK$947.

What does HKG to BKI mean?

HKG and BKI are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. HKG to BKI refers to a flight route from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

Departure points for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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Top 4 airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestHK$1,165AverageHK$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapestHK$1,700AverageHK$2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapestHK$2,036AverageHK$3,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestHK$4,629AverageHK$4,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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