RM 388 Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:10 and lands at 06:35
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 05:20.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

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

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul takes 5h 25m, covering 5,929 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 Seoul range from RM 920 to RM 1,460, with an average of RM 1,139 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 920 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of RM 1,139. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 648 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,142 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 60–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Seoul flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening 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 763 to RM 3,547. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 525, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) – daily rates from around RM 49:

• WECAR
• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) – daily rates from around RM 47:

• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Hi Rent
• Europcar
• Cartago Rent A Car

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

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

• Fuzhou (FOC) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,041 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 1,376, a difference of RM 335.

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

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

• AirAsia
• Jeju Air
• Jin Air

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 16m, compared to 13h 14m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 13h 19m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu (Korean Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dongdaemun Market is one of the most viewed places in Seoul on KAYAK.

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

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jeju Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jin Air: 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.