RM 640 Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopRM 1,395
Osaka
Osaka1 stopRM 1,265
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopRM 1,395
Osaka
Osaka1 stopRM 1,265

Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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

Wed, 11 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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01:30 - 20:10
BKI
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KIX
17h 40m
1 stop
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16:00 - 00:30
KIX
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BKI
9h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,265Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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01:30 - 16:15
BKI
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KIX
13h 45m
1 stop
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14:15 - 00:30
KIX
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BKI
11h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,352HK Express
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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20:00 - 14:10
BKI
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KIX
17h 10m
1 stop
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14:15 - 00:30
KIX
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BKI
11h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,379Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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01:15 - 18:00
BKI
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KIX
15h 45m
2 stops
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09:30 - 00:30
KIX
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BKI
16h 00m
2 stops
RM 1,387Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
HK Express Logo
01:30 - 00:45
BKI
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HND
22h 15m
1 stop
HK Express Logo
06:35 - 00:30
HND
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BKI
18h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,395HK Express
Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Scoot Logo
20:30 - 01:00
BKI
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HND
27h 30m
1 stop
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02:15 - 19:30
HND
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BKI
18h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,605Scoot
Wed, 27 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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09:45 - 01:00
BKI
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HND
14h 15m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
02:15 - 19:30
HND
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BKI
18h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,723Scoot
Tue, 9 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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11:00 - 08:25
BKI
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NRT
20h 25m
1 stop
Batik Air Logo
21:50 - 10:00
NRT
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BKI
13h 10m
1 stop
RM 1,787Batik Air
Thu, 26 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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01:30 - 12:30
BKI
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CTS
10h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:30 - 00:30
CTS
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BKI
12h 00m
1 stop
RM 2,115China Eastern
Sat, 4 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
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19:05 - 19:50
BKI
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ITM
23h 45m
2 stops
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14:30 - 21:35
ITM
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BKI
32h 05m
2 stops
RM 3,253JAL
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kota Kinabalu to Japan flights

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

What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Kota Kinabalu found in the last 72 hours was to Fukuoka, at RM 1,789 return. The most popular route is from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Fukuoka (FUK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 1,789.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of RM 1,797, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan, 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 from Kota Kinabalu to Japan is June, when tickets cost RM 1,372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, when the average cost of return tickets is RM 1,933 and RM 1,929 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan, 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 on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightRM 640
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita Airport

FAQs - booking Japan flights

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

    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 from Kota Kinabalu to Japan.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Kota Kinabalu to Japan 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 from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    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 from Kota Kinabalu to Japan 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 Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost RM 2,870 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 2,870.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Japan? 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 191 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.8Food
6.1Entertainment
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PVG - YVR
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The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

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.

Captain smooth landing, Crew efficient and helpful. We saw Mt Fuji from the plane. Thanks.

On time and smooth flight from San Juan direct to Sint Maarten.

Just to be expected on a budget airline. Since all the flights were either late on the evening it would help to offer some food for purchase Since you tourists cannot buy decent food withoit local vaccination record in hong Kong this would really to help Using phone to submit electronic data is great but for the elderly this is a hassle

Flight cancelled without notidication, had to book an emergency replacement flight at the counter

Amazing experience, tonnes of leg room, great crew and smooth flight. Especially for this price for business class.

Great Value with Tway Airlines I highly recommend flying with Tway Airlines—especially if you're looking for a budget-friendly option. While the lowest fare comes with limited luggage allowance, it suited me perfectly since I was traveling light. Check-in and boarding were impressively fast and hassle-free. The ground staff and cabin crew were exceptionally polite and courteous throughout the journey. Although the aircraft was an older model and lacked inflight entertainment, this was a minor trade-off considering the ticket cost was nearly 70% lower than typical fares on the ICN–FRA route. If you're focused on value and efficiency over luxury, Tway delivers a smooth and pleasant experience.

I liked cleanliness, comfort, kind staff. I thought communication about meals could be better. We did not know how we were supposed to ensure we had food and drinks in our booking

ok flight, but charged for everything. water, food, baggage. no free water available, I had to plead to give me water to take medicine.

Need to consider about zero entertainment services and lack of flight information!

I can't board the 2nd flight due to the last 1st flight. In the 1st flight check-in, I can't board due to the stupid problem of K-ETA visa. The booking system and the flight company should inform the customer a few days earlier. This is the worse experience in my life. I won't use KAYAK and the airline anymore. My friends were also surprised about this stupid situation. I won't use KAYAK and T'way anymore.

I can't board the flight due to the K-ETA problem. You should inform the customer clearly a few days before the flight. I can't cancel/change the flight now. This is the worst experience in my life. I also never hear about this kind of bad experience. I won't use the booking system and the flight company anymore.

Automated check in could have been better organised and informative

Flight delayed for one hour last minute change the gate this is something new? Wak all over the airport bit fast bording to flight smd miss my meeting in kuaa lumpur is the year end meeting no internet in flught which is not good Anyway overall is good thanks to the crew on duty Un able to check in on line and choose the seat thatbi wanted and in flight meal too unable to purchase rrally sad Should get priority seat in next booking

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....

Apart from the staff at the airport who were amazing the rest of the experience with scoot was disgusting a very basic flight packed and uncomfortable no consideration to a disabled traveller. And even worse from Singapore to Vienna. All about the money. Not even a complementary coffee or juice. From the airline. The staff at the airport didn't look at me as been disabled and no help not even a wheelchair was offered. The food on the plane was cheap and tasteless and expensive no entertainment on plane and WiFi which had to be paid for was intermittent at best.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

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