RM 276 Find Cheap Flights from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kota Kinabalu departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from South Korea to 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.
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Recent return flight deals from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu

Mon, 22 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 18:35
ICN
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BKI
11h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 06:10
BKI
-
ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 614Multiple Airlines
Sun, 5 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:20 - 11:30
ICN
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BKI
5h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 07:00
BKI
-
ICN
11h 45m
1 stop
RM 626Multiple Airlines
Sun, 5 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
AirAsia Logo
07:20 - 11:30
ICN
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BKI
5h 10mdirect
AirAsia Logo
23:55 - 06:10
BKI
-
ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 645AirAsia
Sun, 5 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
AirAsia Logo
07:20 - 11:30
ICN
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BKI
5h 10mdirect
AirAsia Logo
23:55 - 06:10
BKI
-
ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 649AirAsia
Mon, 30 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Jin Air Logo
19:15 - 23:35
ICN
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BKI
5h 20mdirect
Jin Air Logo
00:35 - 06:55
BKI
-
ICN
5h 20mdirect
RM 653Jin Air
Mon, 30 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Jin Air Logo
19:15 - 23:35
ICN
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BKI
5h 20mdirect
Jin Air Logo
00:35 - 06:55
BKI
-
ICN
5h 20mdirect
RM 657Jin Air
Sat, 4 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
Jeju Air Logo
19:10 - 23:30
ICN
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BKI
5h 20mdirect
Jeju Air Logo
00:30 - 06:50
BKI
-
ICN
5h 20mdirect
RM 665Jeju Air
Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Jeju Air Logo
19:10 - 23:30
ICN
-
BKI
5h 20mdirect
Jeju Air Logo
00:30 - 06:50
BKI
-
ICN
5h 20mdirect
RM 669Jeju Air
Wed, 8 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
Air Busan Logo
19:25 - 23:25
PUS
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BKI
5h 00mdirect
Air Busan Logo
00:25 - 06:30
BKI
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PUS
5h 05mdirect
RM 1,096Air Busan
Wed, 8 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
Air Busan Logo
07:20 - 23:25
GMP
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BKI
17h 05m
1 stop
Air Busan Logo
00:25 - 09:55
BKI
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GMP
8h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,636Air Busan
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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 flight to Kota Kinabalu?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Incheon, at RM 272 one-way and RM 614 return. The most popular connection is from Busan to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 832 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is May, where tickets cost RM 560 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets from South Korea is RM 1,232 and RM 1,112 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of RM 583.

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 Incheon Intl Airport RM 342 one-way - RM 371 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightRM 272
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.
Flight from Seoul Incheon Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Incheon, at RM 272 one-way and RM 614 return. The most popular connection is from Busan to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 832 in the last 3 days.

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

    The city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 6 km from Kota Kinabalu.

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

    There is only 1 airport in Kota Kinabalu, called Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). It can also be referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 472. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 249 and departed from Incheon Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 606. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are RM 1,028 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the evening, when flights cost RM 593 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 852.

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 Incheon Intl RM 356
  • 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 airlines flying from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
7.6
Jeju AirOverall score based on 35 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
5.8Entertainment
8.4Crew
5.8Food
Airline reviews

Tightest knee space ever experienced on any budget airline. Crew polite and efficient, take off and arrival on time. Surprised that they did not offer water on flight except as sales product. Questions about Food and entertainment not applicable since neither are offered.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
KHH - GMP
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Tightest knee space ever experienced on any budget airline. Crew polite and efficient, take off and arrival on time. Surprised that they did not offer water on flight except as sales product. Questions about Food and entertainment not applicable since neither are offered.

At the boarding gate, Jeju airline accepted "carry on" bags for checking in for free due to the "limited cabin space". This is because most passengers were carrying multiple bags that exceed the size and weight limit for carry on items. Rather than inspecting carry-on bags at the counter and requiring excess bags to be checked in for a fee, they allowed freeloading at the boarding gate to to the detriment of those who paid the fee for checked bags. This is totally unfair.

As posred earlier the crew was very accommodating & professional. Thank You Allen

All though you can not help it the kids was loud and unruly, The crew was very accommodating and professional. Thank You Allen.

No priority counter check in for families with young children.

The flight was delayed from GUM to ICN, there was no notification on how delayed the flight would be. Although we received notice, there was no specified time given. The flight was also very uncomfortable.

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 delayed for one hour last minute change the gate this is something new? Wak all over the airport bit fast bording to flight smd miss my meeting in kuaa lumpur is the year end meeting no internet in flught which is not good Anyway overall is good thanks to the crew on duty Un able to check in on line and choose the seat thatbi wanted and in flight meal too unable to purchase rrally sad Should get priority seat in next booking

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

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

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.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

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