RM 584 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

ו', 12 ספט' - ה', 18 ספט'
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 - 01:20NRT-BKI
15h 10m1 stop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
01:45 - 19:05BKI-NRT
16h 20m1 stop
RM 995Philippines AirAsia
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ו', 12 ספט' - ה', 18 ספט'
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 - 01:20NRT-BKI
15h 10m1 stop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
01:45 - 19:05BKI-NRT
16h 20m1 stop
RM 1,075Philippines AirAsia
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ה', 11 ספט' - ד', 17 ספט'
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 00:30NRT-BKI
12h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 12:50BKI-NRT
10h 20m1 stop
RM 1,092China Eastern
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ו', 12 ספט' - ה', 18 ספט'
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21:50 - 01:20NRT-BKI
28h 30m1 stop
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01:45 - 18:10BKI-NRT
15h 25m1 stop
RM 1,134
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ה', 11 ספט' - ד', 17 ספט'
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08:55 - 01:20NRT-BKI
17h 25m1 stop
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01:45 - 06:10BKI-NRT
27h 25m1 stop
RM 1,265
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ה', 11 ספט' - ה', 18 ספט'
T'way Air Logo
12:05 - 22:40NRT-BKI
11h 35m1 stop
T'way Air Logo
23:40 - 12:55BKI-NRT
12h 15m1 stop
RM 1,333T'way Air
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ה', 11 ספט' - ד', 17 ספט'
China Eastern Logo
08:40 - 00:30HND-BKI
16h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 18:30BKI-HND
16h 00m1 stop
RM 1,367China Eastern
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ה', 11 ספט' - ה', 18 ספט'
T'way Air Logo
12:05 - 22:40NRT-BKI
11h 35m1 stop
T'way Air Logo
23:40 - 12:55BKI-NRT
12h 15m1 stop
RM 1,426T'way Air
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ש', 1 נוב' - ב', 3 נוב'
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 19:00NRT-BKI
24h 00m2 stops
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 10:45BKI-NRT
21h 55m2 stops
RM 1,566Scoot
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ש', 1 נוב' - ב', 3 נוב'
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 19:00NRT-BKI
24h 00m2 stops
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 19:00BKI-NRT
30h 10m2 stops
RM 1,570Scoot
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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 stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Kota Kinabalu on KAYAK are from Tokyo, which takes 10h 27m, and Osaka, which takes 20h 55m.

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

There are around 79 direct flights from within Japan to Kota Kinabalu every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 07:00 the most common departure time and 48% of flights departing in the morning.

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

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Kota Kinabalu. Instead, there are 2 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Tokyo.

How many cities have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

From Japan, there are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from 1 city. This city is Tokyo and there are 2 direct flights each week.

Good to know

Cheapest flightRM 584
Flight from Tokyo Narita Airport 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 550 direct flights from within Japan to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • 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?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Kota Kinabalu.
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Direct departures

Japan to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +30 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Saturday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +30 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Saturday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 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 158 reviews
7.0Food
7.9Crew
7.6Boarding
6.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025PVG - RUH
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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.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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