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Cheap Flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent return flight deals from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 608Philippines AirAsia
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 633Philippines AirAsia
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 637Philippines AirAsia
Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 682Philippines AirAsia
Fri, 25 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 698Philippines AirAsia
Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 702Philippines AirAsia
Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 710Philippines AirAsia
Sun, 21 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar
Philippines AirAsia Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Philippines AirAsia Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 751Philippines AirAsia
Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 11:10MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
28h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 21:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mdirect
RM 878Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:15 - 18:20MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 05mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 14:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
16h 55m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
RM 919Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 499. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are RM 758 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is February, where tickets cost RM 445 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets from the Philippines is RM 690 and RM 682 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of RM 237.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 609 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 616.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu, 25% of our users found tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Manila RM 586 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

RM 302
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    There are 6 km between Kota Kinabalu city centre and Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 459. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 305 and departed from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu 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 to 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 to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,235 direct flights from within Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu? 25% of our users found return tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Manila RM 448

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
6.7
Philippines AirAsiaOverall score based on 129 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.8Boarding
7.5Crew
5.6Entertainment
6.4Food
Airline reviews

Of the discount airlines, I find AirAsia at the better end of the spectrum. Planes are clean and comfortable. Staff are polite and a bit directive (good in the Philippines). Bring your own snacks and water, or pay premium prices for these while flying.

8.0 ExcellentJack, Oct 2026
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Of the discount airlines, I find AirAsia at the better end of the spectrum. Planes are clean and comfortable. Staff are polite and a bit directive (good in the Philippines). Bring your own snacks and water, or pay premium prices for these while flying.

Didn’t like anything and nothing could be better because they delayed my same flights 4 times!

It didn't crash. But it was a bit delayed!

Pleasant airline over all. On time, efficient, nice staff and good food.

This flight was excellent in all ways if they could repeat it consistently they would grow immediately

Philippines AirAsia is never on-time flight, delayed 3 hours. Everything else was fine though.

Service it was good Lower airfare and discount for loyal customer

The flight was delayed by an hour . Traveling with 75 year old father was difficult and then when he asked for water he was asked to purchase :-) . Overall just an ok experience.

Overall service is good, the only thing I would like airasia to improve is there seating. Their seat handles are broken as well as the back rest

Boarding with air asia is excellent via organized lines by zone except when there is only 1 gate agent and no scanner, only by tearing tickets??? Crazy

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