Question 1

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Kota Kinabalu depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Kota Kinabalu on KAYAK are from Guangzhou, which takes 3h 10m, Shanghai, which takes 4h 40m, and Beijing, which takes 7h 50m.

Question 2

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Kota Kinabalu depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Kota Kinabalu on KAYAK are from Guangzhou, which takes 3h 10m, Shanghai, which takes 4h 40m, and Beijing, which takes 7h 50m.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Shanghai, at RM 852 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 337 in the last 3 days. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Shanghai, at RM 852 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 337 in the last 3 days. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu, the most common ones being AirAsia, China Southern, and Shanghai Airlines. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu, the most common ones being AirAsia, China Southern, and Shanghai Airlines. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport and the city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 6 km. <a href='/flight-routes/China-CN0/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

Accepted Answer

All flights to Kota Kinabalu land at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The airport code is BKI,and it can also be referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/China-CN0/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How many cities have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

From China, there are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Shanghai, with 17 direct flights each week.

Question 10

How many cities have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

From China, there are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Shanghai, with 17 direct flights each week.

Question 11

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 514. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 241 and departed from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 676. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are RM 2,257 on average.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 676. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are RM 2,257 on average.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost RM 800 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of tickets from China is RM 2,420 and RM 2,297 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of RM 677.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost RM 800 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of tickets from China is RM 2,420 and RM 2,297 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of RM 677.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu. <a href='/flight-routes/China-CN0/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/China-CN0/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/China-CN0/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/China-CN0/Kota-Kinabalu-BKI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

Which airline offers the most flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Of the 5 airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu, AirAsia offers the most flights, with around 35 per week, followed by China Southern with 14 flights per week.

Question 21

Which airline offers the most flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Of the 5 airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu, AirAsia offers the most flights, with around 35 per week, followed by China Southern with 14 flights per week.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 1,680 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,680.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 1,680 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,680.

Question 24

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 132 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 41% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 25

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 132 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 41% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 26

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 922 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 27

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 922 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 28

How many long-haul flights are there to Kota Kinabalu each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 39 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 29 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Kota Kinabalu. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

Question 29

How many long-haul flights are there to Kota Kinabalu each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week, there are 39 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 29 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Kota Kinabalu. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

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What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Shanghai, at RM 852 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 337 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 676. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are RM 2,257 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 1,680 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 1,680.

Which airline offers the most flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Of the 5 airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu, AirAsia offers the most flights, with around 35 per week, followed by China Southern with 14 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each day?

There are around 132 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 41% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

Each week there are around 922 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Kota Kinabalu each week?

Each week, there are 39 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 29 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Kota Kinabalu. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

From China, there are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Shanghai, with 17 direct flights each week.

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FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Shanghai, at RM 852 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 337 in the last 3 days.

How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport and the city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 6 km.

What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

All flights to Kota Kinabalu land at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The airport code is BKI,and it can also be referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 514. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 241 and departed from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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