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Where can I fly from Kota Kinabalu?Prices from BKI, departing Sat 8/22 and returning Sat 8/29

Book Cheap International Flights from Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kota Kinabalu 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent international return flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere

Fri, 18 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
17:00 - 18:40
BKI
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CGK
2h 40mdirect
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
12:45 - 16:30
CGK
-
BKI
2h 45mdirect
RM 666Indonesia AirAsia
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
17:00 - 18:40
BKI
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CGK
2h 40mdirect
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
12:45 - 16:30
CGK
-
BKI
2h 45mdirect
RM 670Indonesia AirAsia
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
17:00 - 18:40
BKI
-
CGK
2h 40mdirect
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
12:45 - 16:30
CGK
-
BKI
2h 45mdirect
RM 719Indonesia AirAsia
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:45
BKI
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SIN
4h 10m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:45 - 08:10
SIN
-
BKI
10h 25m
1 stop
RM 744Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
20:15 - 20:35
BKI
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SIN
24h 20m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:45 - 08:10
SIN
-
BKI
10h 25m
1 stop
RM 760Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:45
BKI
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SIN
4h 10m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:30 - 19:20
SIN
-
BKI
21h 50m
1 stop
RM 764Royal Brunei Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
AirAsia Logo
20:05 - 23:20
BKI
-
CAN
3h 15mdirect
AirAsia Logo
00:25 - 03:35
CAN
-
BKI
3h 10mdirect
RM 874AirAsia
Sat, 12 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
AirAsia Logo
20:05 - 23:20
BKI
-
CAN
3h 15mdirect
AirAsia Logo
00:25 - 03:35
CAN
-
BKI
3h 10mdirect
RM 878AirAsia
Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
AirAsia Logo
22:40 - 02:00
BKI
-
CAN
3h 20mdirect
AirAsia Logo
00:25 - 03:35
CAN
-
BKI
3h 10mdirect
RM 899AirAsia
Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 00:20
BKI
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PVG
22h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:05 - 00:30
PVG
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BKI
26h 25m
1 stop
RM 1,021China Southern

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kota Kinabalu 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent domestic return flight deals from Kota Kinabalu

Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
AirAsia Logo
15:20 - 16:10
BKI
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MYY
0h 50mdirect
AirAsia Logo
11:25 - 12:15
MYY
-
BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 212AirAsia
Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
AirAsia Logo
14:10 - 14:55
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
13:55 - 14:40
SDK
-
BKI
0h 45mdirect
RM 217AirAsia
Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
AirAsia Logo
18:30 - 19:20
BKI
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SDK
0h 50mdirect
AirAsia Logo
19:45 - 20:35
SDK
-
BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 221AirAsia
Tue, 5 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan
AirAsia Logo
15:20 - 16:10
BKI
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MYY
0h 50mdirect
AirAsia Logo
08:35 - 09:25
MYY
-
BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 221AirAsia
Sun, 29 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:50 - 08:45
BKI
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TWU
0h 55mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 16:10
TWU
-
BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 253Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
MASwings Logo
17:20 - 17:55
BKI
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LBU
0h 35mdirect
MASwings Logo
14:30 - 15:05
LBU
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BKI
0h 35mdirect
RM 396MASwings
Wed, 5 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
MASwings Logo
13:35 - 14:10
BKI
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LBU
0h 35mdirect
MASwings Logo
19:45 - 20:20
LBU
-
BKI
0h 35mdirect
RM 400MASwings
Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 12:50
BKI
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KUL
2h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 21:25
KUL
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BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 543Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:10 - 12:50
BKI
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KUL
2h 40mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
19:00 - 21:40
KUL
-
BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 547Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
Batik Air Logo
15:10 - 17:45
BKI
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SZB
2h 35mdirect
Batik Air Logo
11:45 - 14:20
SZB
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BKI
2h 35mdirect
RM 874Batik Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Kota Kinabalu.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur (79% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Tawau (4%) and Penang Intl (4%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Kota Kinabalu?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Kota Kinabalu.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Kota Kinabalu. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Singapore, Bangkok and Guangzhou.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Kota Kinabalu along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is China (34% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Singapore (19%) and South Korea (14%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Kota Kinabalu?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Kota Kinabalu. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Kuching, Tawau, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Tawau at RM 149, while the most expensive was Penang, at RM 427.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Kota Kinabalu?

There are many international destinations you can fly to direct from Kota Kinabalu. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Jakarta, Taipei City, Manila, Shenzhen and Seoul. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Manila at RM 328, while the most expensive was Seoul, at RM 703.

What is the longest direct flight from Kota Kinabalu?

The longest direct flight you can take from Kota Kinabalu is to Seoul, with a duration of 5h 20m. The next longest is Beijing at 5h 15m, followed by a flight to Busan at 5h 15m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Sandakan, costing RM 126. The next cheapest destinations were Miri at RM 128 and Tawau at RM 131.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

RM 131
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

FAQs for booking flights out of Kota Kinabalu

  • What is Kota Kinabalu also known as?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport’s airport code is BKI. It can also be referred to as Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Intl.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu 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?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Kota Kinabalu to the following destinations at these prices or less: Guangzhou RM 632 one-way - RM 1,125 round-trip; Kuching RM 242 one-way - RM 460 round-trip; Kuala Lumpur RM 341 one-way - RM 619 round-trip

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Worldwide? 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.
7.8
FireflyOverall score based on 34 reviews
7.6Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.1Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.3Food
Airline reviews

Flight delayed 3 HR 45 min, but prior notification given. However, plans had already affected.

6.0 GoodRick, Oct 2025
PEN - BKK
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Flight delayed 3 HR 45 min, but prior notification given. However, plans had already affected.

They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Automated check in could have been better organised and informative

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

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.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

I was pretty sure my seat includes a meal. But I guess I was wrong because I wasn't served a meal on my flight with Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. I was fortunate because the layover was more than an hour in Kuala Lumpur. Otherwise, I could have cause a delay to the connecting flight to Taiwan because my terminal to board the next flight is located at different building. I had to take a train to the satellite building. Overall, all is well.

Freezing onboard and staff refused to give me hot water “because we were landing soon”. The plane arrived at the gate an hour late. And there’s an air leak in one of the bathrooms. Very scary noise.

Batik Air is racing to the bottom of the list with its consistent flight delays. Especially out of Malaysia. Shocking that they keep getting away with it without any form of punishment from the authorities. Also very inconsistent rules on cabin luggage.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

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