RM 415 Find Cheap Flights from China to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kota Kinabalu departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
RM 719
Overall average: RM 924
AirAsia
Wed 21/1Mon 26/1
CAN - BKI • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 415
Typical prices: RM 234-RM 452
AirAsia
Sat 7/3
CAN - BKI • Direct
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Most flights • 35 per week
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Best reviews • 6.8 score
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CAN-BKI
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December
Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheap Flights from China to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from China to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from China to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
AirAsia Logo
00:20 - 03:35
CAN
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BKI
3h 15mdirect
AirAsia Logo
20:05 - 23:15
BKI
-
CAN
3h 10mdirect
RM 719AirAsia
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
AirAsia Logo
13:15 - 16:25
SZX
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BKI
3h 10mdirect
AirAsia Logo
09:00 - 12:05
BKI
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SZX
3h 05mdirect
RM 723AirAsia
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
AirAsia Logo
00:20 - 03:35
CAN
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BKI
3h 15mdirect
AirAsia Logo
20:05 - 23:15
BKI
-
CAN
3h 10mdirect
RM 731AirAsia
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:20 - 03:35
CAN
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BKI
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 09:30
BKI
-
CAN
21h 40m1 stop
RM 817Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:20 - 03:35
CAN
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BKI
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 09:30
BKI
-
CAN
13h 30m1 stop
RM 838Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:20 - 03:35
CAN
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BKI
3h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 09:30
BKI
-
CAN
21h 40m1 stop
RM 846Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
China Southern Logo
20:55 - 00:30
CAN
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BKI
3h 35mdirect
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 05:15
BKI
-
CAN
3h 30mdirect
RM 850China Southern
Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
China Southern Logo
20:55 - 00:30
CAN
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BKI
3h 35mdirect
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 05:15
BKI
-
CAN
3h 30mdirect
RM 908China Southern
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Scoot Logo
17:00 - 19:00
NKG
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BKI
26h 00m1 stop
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 15:45
BKI
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NKG
27h 55m1 stop
RM 973Scoot
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
XiamenAir Logo
20:35 - 18:00
SHA
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BKI
21h 25m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
19:00 - 09:55
BKI
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SHA
14h 55m1 stop
RM 1,097XiamenAir
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Guangzhou, at RM 415 one-way and RM 719 return. The most popular connection is from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 1,047 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 950. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 350 and departed from Shenzhen. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu which costs RM 2,029 on average, and Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu, which costs RM 923 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is December, where tickets cost RM 632 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of tickets from China is RM 1,499 and RM 1,413 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is December with an average price of RM 632.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu, 25% of our users found tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Guangzhou RM 468 one-way - RM 923 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 35 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightRM 415
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu

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 Guangzhou, at RM 415 one-way and RM 719 return. The most popular connection is from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 1,047 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 950. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 350 and departed from Shenzhen Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 537. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are RM 2,029 on average.

  • 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.

  • 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 flights cost RM 923 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 923.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu? 25% of our users found return tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Guangzhou RM 696, from Shanghai Pu Dong RM 1,076
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

 
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Direct departures

China to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +32 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Saturday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +32 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +33 more

Sunday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to China

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +32 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Saturday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +32 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +33 more

Sunday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from China to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from China to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
AirAsiaOverall score based on 222 reviews
5.8Entertainment
6.4Food
7.0Boarding
6.7Comfort
7.4Crew
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025
PEN - KUL
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Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

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