RM 223 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 28/2. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
RM 625
Overall average: RM 558
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/6Mon 29/6
ICN - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
RM 691
Typical prices: RM 535-RM 925
AirAsia
Mon 29/6Wed 1/7
ICN - BKI • Direct
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T'way Air
Most flights • 7 per week
Jeju Air
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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ICN
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BKI
Cheapest
PUS
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BKI
Most popular
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 35% price drop
May
Most popular
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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

Sat, 27 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 17:45
ICN
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BKI
10h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:05 - 06:20
BKI
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ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 625Multiple Airlines
Thu, 2 Jul - Tue, 7 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 17:45
ICN
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BKI
10h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 06:10
BKI
-
ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 629Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May
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 640Multiple Airlines
Mon, 29 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
AirAsia Logo
07:20 - 11:30
ICN
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BKI
5h 10mdirect
AirAsia Logo
00:05 - 06:20
BKI
-
ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 691AirAsia
Mon, 29 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
AirAsia Logo
07:20 - 11:30
ICN
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BKI
5h 10mdirect
AirAsia Logo
00:05 - 06:20
BKI
-
ICN
5h 15mdirect
RM 695AirAsia
Mon, 29 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
HK Express Logo
07:25 - 00:30
TAE
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BKI
18h 05m
1 stop
HK Express Logo
01:15 - 14:30
BKI
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TAE
12h 15m
1 stop
RM 1,136HK Express
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
China Eastern Logo
12:35 - 00:30
PUS
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BKI
12h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 11:35
BKI
-
PUS
9h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,265China Eastern
Fri, 6 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
China Eastern Logo
12:35 - 00:30
PUS
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BKI
12h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 11:35
BKI
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PUS
9h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,273China Eastern
Thu, 9 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
HK Express Logo
15:30 - 00:30
TAE
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BKI
10h 00m
1 stop
HK Express Logo
01:15 - 06:40
BKI
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TAE
28h 25m
1 stop
RM 1,464HK Express
Wed, 25 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Asiana Airlines Logo
16:40 - 23:40
GMP
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BKI
8h 00m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
00:40 - 10:05
BKI
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GMP
8h 25m
1 stop
RM 2,409Asiana Airlines
Booking Insights

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 223 one-way and RM 625 return. The most popular connection is from Busan to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 816 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 June, where tickets cost RM 558 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 1,238 and RM 1,117 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of RM 578.

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 338 one-way - RM 373 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 223
Best time to beat the crowds (27% 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 223 one-way and RM 625 return. The most popular connection is from Busan to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 816 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 758. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 250 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 609. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are RM 1,019 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 596 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 856.

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 355
  • 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 36 reviews
6.0Entertainment
8.4Crew
6.0Food
8.0Boarding
7.6Comfort
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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