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

• Earliest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 21:15
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 21:15.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila takes 2h 10m, covering 1,764 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 Manila range from RM 564 to RM 865, with an average of RM 669 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 564 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the RM 669 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 654 return, compared with RM 1,098 via a stopover through Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

Philippines AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Manila flights. 67% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 110–RM 406 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippines AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Manila flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 415.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 207 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Morning 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 Manila route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

Connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila most commonly pass through:

• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 565 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 813, a difference of RM 248.

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

Only Philippines AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Manila.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 25m, compared to 14h 39m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

Quiapo Church is one of the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

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

• Philippines 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.