HK$845+ 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 3-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Thu 28-513:15
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Thu 4-609:30
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 12-4HK$1,362
Sun 19-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Thu 23-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 13-4HK$1,518
Sun 19-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Fri 24-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 12-4HK$1,526
Wed 6-521:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Sun 10-501:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 13-4HK$1,542
Sun 26-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Tue 28-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 14-4HK$1,558
Wed 6-508:45
HKG
-
BKI
1 stop8h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 9-522:20
BKI
-
HKG
1 stop25h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 13-4HK$1,565
Fri 8-521:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Sun 10-501:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 14-4HK$1,573
Mon 12-1013:05
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 14-1009:20
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 14-4HK$1,581
Sun 19-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Tue 21-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 13-4HK$1,620
Sun 19-421:25
HKG
-
BKI
Nonstop3h 05m
HK Express
Sat 25-401:15
BKI
-
HKG
Nonstop3h 10m
HK Express
Deal found 13-4HK$1,636

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 17 April 2026.

Return from

HK$1,362

One-way from

HK$775

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

HK$1,941

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,165 or less

Good one-way deal

HK$779 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 28-5-4-6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 28-5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (HK$72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (HK$97 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 8-5

14:35-23:40

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10-5

09:30-23:50

1 stop14h 20m

HK$1,518
Fastest return journey

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 8-5

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9-5

01:15-04:25

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$1,558

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 5-7

14:35-23:40

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10-7

01:15-04:25

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$1,659

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 8-5

14:35-23:40

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9-5

01:15-04:25

Nonstop3h 10m

HK$1,683

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 5-7

18:30-10:30

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11-7

23:20-17:55

1 stop18h 35m

HK$1,738

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 14-9

14:35-15:35

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18-9

22:20-23:50

1 stop25h 30m

HK$1,965

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 31-5

20:45-19:30

1 stop22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7-6

13:50-19:45

1 stop29h 55m

HK$2,873

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 1-5

21:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6-5

07:25-19:35

1 stop12h 10m

HK$4,305

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 29-5

12:30-00:30

2 stops12h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30-5

01:30-10:30

2 stops33h 00m

HK$5,041

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 14-9

07:30-00:30

1 stop17h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17-9

01:30-10:30

2 stops33h 00m

HK$5,096

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu is 28 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 17 April 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.

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.4

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 3 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$151, while return flights cost around HK$547.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$556, however they can be found for as little as HK$547.

  • 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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