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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 05:08
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:03.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou takes 3h 23m, covering 3,159 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou range from RM 906 to RM 1,308, with an average of RM 1,128 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 906 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the RM 1,128 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 956 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with RM 1,125 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 118–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and China Southern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 739 to RM 4,559. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 609, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

One-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,106 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,184, a difference of RM 78.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Guangzhou. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Southern
• AirAsia

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 22m, compared to 10h 51m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 22h 54m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Canton Fair Complex, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Canton Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.