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Cheap Flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent return flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
AirAsia Logo
15:20 - 16:05SDK  Sandakan-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
09:15 - 10:05BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SDK Sandakan
0h 50mdirect
RM 182AirAsia
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
AirAsia Logo
07:55 - 08:40SDK  Sandakan-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
16:40 - 17:25BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SDK Sandakan
0h 45mdirect
RM 187AirAsia
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Batik Air Logo
13:25 - 14:20TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 55mdirect
Batik Air Logo
08:00 - 08:55BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
RM 231Batik Air
Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 15:35TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 16:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
RM 239Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 09:00TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 45mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 16:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
RM 247Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Batik Air Logo
09:55 - 10:50TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 55mdirect
Batik Air Logo
08:00 - 08:55BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
RM 308Batik Air
Sat, 26 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:15 - 00:55KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 40mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
05:20 - 08:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40mdirect
RM 503Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Firefly Logo
06:50 - 09:30KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 40mdirect
Firefly Logo
10:30 - 13:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40mdirect
RM 507Firefly
Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:15 - 00:55KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 40mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
05:20 - 08:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40mdirect
RM 515Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
Firefly Logo
06:50 - 09:30KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 40mdirect
Firefly Logo
10:30 - 13:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40mdirect
RM 693Firefly
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia 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.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 318 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Crew
6.6Entertainment
7.5Boarding
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

10.0 ExcellentVip, Feb 2026
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

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.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

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

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

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

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

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

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

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.

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.

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

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

The crew is good, but the flight delayed and there is two passengers keep talking during the flight

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

Connection flights are smooth, both flight takeoff arrive on time, that will be the best u can expect. Food no order, service no complain, entertainment not seen, cleanliness can be improve.

It was a cheaper flight and it arrived early. I thought the crew were pretty noisy for an overnight flight, and my friend was not able to sleep because of the noise. Also I think it’s absurd they don’t provide complementary water. Why does everything have to be a surcharge? Airplanes are dehydrating and it would be beneficial to help passengers stay healthy.

I paid an additional fee for specific seats because I was flying with my two children. I even checked in online and confirmed my seats, so at the airport did not think to double check my seats. The lady at the check in desk gave me different seats that were not together, nor did she say anything, even though she could see I was flying with children. Got to the plane and only realized what had happened then. Scoot refused to refund me that extra fee or take responsibility for what had happened.

Extra luggage after you purchase 1 is gonna jacked u up to 800sgd which is so up to the hook... you could buy 3 round trips ticket on that price.. im so disappointed.. im not gonna choose this airline anymore.. horrible experience...

My flight from PEN-KUL was re-timed for two hours or so due to some technical issue. It was not conveyed accordingly by the staff. Info only received via fellow passenger who also mentioned about the possibility of changing flight but different airport SZB. Changing flight is not easy since everyone is fighting for available seat unsystematically. Anywhere, I and my wife managed to get seat for slightly earlier flight from the retimed one. The issue should be handled more professionally and systematically.

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.

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.

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

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

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

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