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Cheap flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu from £33

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — BKI
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£58

One-way from

£33
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 15/11-18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Sat 15/1108:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 18/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 28/8£58
Mon 27/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Wed 29/1020:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 26/8£62
Sat 1/1106:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£67
Mon 27/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1006:00BKI - KUL
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£69
Thu 30/1019:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 2/1119:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 27/8£71
Mon 27/1006:50KUL - BKI
1 stop13h 10mAirAsia
Wed 29/1006:00BKI - KUL
1 stop13h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 26/8£74
Thu 25/906:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 28/923:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 28/8£76
Sat 11/1021:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1021:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£77
Thu 27/1117:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/1120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/8£78
Fri 28/1119:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Mon 8/1211:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 27/8£79
Wed 15/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 17/1022:55BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 27/8£79
Fri 3/1020:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 11/1023:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 26/8£83

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Southeast Asia

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/11

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/11

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

£58

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/11

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/11

19:45-22:20

Nonstop2h 35m

£58

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/11

06:00-19:10

1 stop13h 10m

£62

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/10

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

£62

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/10

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

06:00-19:00

1 stop13h 00m

£69

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/10

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/11

19:45-22:20

Nonstop2h 35m

£71

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/10

06:50-20:00

1 stop13h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

06:00-19:00

1 stop13h 00m

£74

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 11/10

06:30-19:00

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/10

21:00-23:40

Nonstop2h 40m

£76

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/9

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

£76

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/11

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/11

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

£77

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YJX to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

When flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andScoot from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
212 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
309 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Southeast Asia?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Southeast Asia.

  • How long is the flight from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    AirAsia and Firefly can get you from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 2h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu is about 1012 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest£73Average£131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest£83Average£125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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