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Only Philippines AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Manila.

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 597 return, compared with RM 1,103 via a stopover through Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 133–RM 408 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.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Kota Kinabalu to Manila route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 535 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 714, a difference of RM 180. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 03:55
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 21:15.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of RM 634. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 504, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Philippines AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Manila flights. 65% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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).

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 71 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila range from RM 516 to RM 838, with an average of RM 634 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 516 counts as a good deal.