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Cheapest return fare
$1,530
Typical prices: $1,659-$1,487
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 2/8Sat 8/8
AKL - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$660
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AKL - BKI • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

Sun, 2 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:00 - 00:40
AKL
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BKI
15h 40m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:25
BKI
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AKL
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,530Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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13:45 - 13:55
AKL
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BKI
29h 10m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:55
BKI
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AKL
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,648Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:00 - 17:00
AKL
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BKI
32h 00m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:25
BKI
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AKL
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,657Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:20
AKL
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BKI
33h 20m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
16:20 - 11:25
BKI
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AKL
15h 05m
1 stop
$1,659Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:45 - 18:20
AKL
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BKI
33h 35m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:40 - 23:55
BKI
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AKL
28h 15m
1 stop
$1,701Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:25 - 23:40
AKL
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BKI
27h 15m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
09:30 - 11:25
BKI
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AKL
21h 55m
1 stop
$1,707Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:00 - 11:55
AKL
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BKI
26h 55m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:25
BKI
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AKL
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,708Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 22 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:10
AKL
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BKI
20h 10m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:55
BKI
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AKL
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,737Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 22 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:40
AKL
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BKI
22h 40m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:55
BKI
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AKL
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,741Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:40
AKL
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BKI
14h 55m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
09:50 - 18:15
BKI
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AKL
27h 25m
2 stops
$1,748Malaysia 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 are the most popular airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Kota Kinabalu is China Southern, followed by Malaysia Airlines.

Good to know – Book Cheap Kota Kinabalu Plane Tickets

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$660
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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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 does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

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  • 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.

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    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.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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 New Zealand 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.
7.5
China SouthernOverall score based on 153 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Food
7.9Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
CAN - LAX
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

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

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

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.

Food no choice just give it seams trying to finish what ever you have in hand

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.

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

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

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.

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