RM 552 Find Cheap Flights from Japan to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flights from Japan to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Japan 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 Japan to Kota Kinabalu

Thu, 11 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 00:30NRT-BKI
12h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 12:50BKI-NRT
10h 20m1 stop
RM 979China Eastern
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Thu, 11 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 00:30NRT-BKI
12h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 12:00BKI-NRT
33h 30m2 stops
RM 1,092China Eastern
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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Scoot Logo
08:50 - 19:00NRT-BKI
11h 10m1 stop
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 07:10BKI-NRT
18h 20m1 stop
RM 1,247Scoot
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Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Scoot Logo
08:50 - 19:00NRT-BKI
11h 10m1 stop
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 07:10BKI-NRT
18h 20m1 stop
RM 1,302Scoot
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 18:30NRT-BKI
10h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 11:35BKI-NRT
15h 40m1 stop
RM 1,419Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 18:30NRT-BKI
10h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 11:35BKI-NRT
15h 40m1 stop
RM 1,431Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
XiamenAir Logo
13:05 - 18:00KIX-BKI
29h 55m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
19:00 - 12:05BKI-KIX
16h 05m1 stop
RM 1,448XiamenAir
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
China Southern Logo
10:45 - 18:00HND-BKI
32h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 20:00BKI-HND
23h 55m1 stop
RM 1,452China Southern
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
China Southern Logo
14:35 - 18:00NRT-BKI
28h 25m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 13:20BKI-NRT
17h 15m1 stop
RM 1,452China Southern
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Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
XiamenAir Logo
13:05 - 18:00KIX-BKI
29h 55m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
19:00 - 12:05BKI-KIX
16h 05m1 stop
RM 1,456XiamenAir
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
RM 979
China Eastern
Thu 11/12Wed 17/12
NRT - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 552
Typical prices: RM 992-RM 1,431
Scoot
Mon 19/1
KIX - BKI • 1 stop
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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.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The duration of your flight to Kota Kinabalu depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Kota Kinabalu on KAYAK are from Tokyo, which takes 12h 50m, and Osaka, which takes 13h 40m.

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

There are around 68 direct flights from within Japan to Kota Kinabalu every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 08:00 the most common departure time and 46% of flights departing in the morning.

Good to know

Cheapest flightRM 552
Flight from Osaka Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    Central Kota Kinabalu is 6 km away from Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • 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.

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

    Each week there are around 475 direct flights from within Japan to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Prefer to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

 
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Direct departures

Japan to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Japan 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 Japan 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.
7.2
China EasternOverall score based on 174 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
6.8Food
7.6Boarding
6.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

2.0 MediocreAttakit, Oct 2025BKK - PVG
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Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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