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Cheapest round-trip
₱8,286
Typical prices: ₱7,236–₱14,474
Philippines AirAsia
Tue 10/9Thu 10/11
MNL - BKI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
₱4,269
Typical prices: ₱3,699-₱9,830
Philippines AirAsia
Fri 11/2
MNL - BKI • Non-stop
Direct flights
You can fly nonstop with Philippines AirAsia. Average duration is 2h 08m
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Most flights • 4 per week
Best reviews • Score: 6.8
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Cheapest • 46% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,286Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱8,726Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱9,039Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱9,165Philippines AirAsia
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:15 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
15h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱10,923Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 7:45 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
24h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10mnonstop
₱11,111Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 14
Scoot Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
29h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
8:30 pm - 7:30 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
₱14,940Scoot
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 am - 1:20 amCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
23h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 10:50 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
21h 05m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
₱15,066Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 14
Scoot Logo
7:10 am - 7:00 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
11h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
9:50 am - 7:30 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
9h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
₱16,321Scoot
Fri, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 14
Scoot Logo
7:10 am - 7:00 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
11h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
9:50 am - 7:30 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
9h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
₱16,321Scoot
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Philippines to Kota Kinabalu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Manila to Kota Kinabalu is the cheapest route at ₱8,286 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu costs ₱9,535 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Manila average ₱8,502, while Cebu City runs a bit higher at ₱12,483.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu at ₱9,039 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at ₱14,124.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu, with an average price of ₱7,345 round-trip.
•June (₱11,864) and August (₱10,609) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Afternoon flights to Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest at ₱8,914 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at ₱15,945.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights under ₱7,236 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Manila ₱6,876.

When are flights to Kota Kinabalu the cheapest?

Flights to Kota Kinabalu are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

₱4,269
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kota Kinabalu, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kota Kinabalu?

    Philippines AirAsia operates the most flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu at 4 per week, and for this route Philippines AirAsia is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the Philippines to Kota Kinabalu. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are available from Manila with a flight time of about 2h 05m.

  • How many flights serve Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu receives 1 flights per day and 4 per week from across the world. Manila has the most flights to Kota Kinabalu with 4 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Kota Kinabalu is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around ₱7,236 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Last-minute fares to Kota Kinabalu – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the average round-trip fare of ₱9,535.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Your guide to booking Kota Kinabalu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kota Kinabalu, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kota Kinabalu, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around ₱7,236 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Kota Kinabalu around November. Round-trip fares historically average ₱7,345 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to ₱7,031 per round-trip. Noon flights to Kota Kinabalu average ₱8,914 compared to ₱15,945 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Kota Kinabalu, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Philippines AirAsia includes a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
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.
6.8
Philippines AirAsiaOverall score based on 126 reviews
6.8Boarding
6.4Food
6.7Comfort
7.6Crew
5.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Pleasant airline over all. On time, efficient, nice staff and good food.

8.0 ExcellentWendy, Mar 2026
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Pleasant airline over all. On time, efficient, nice staff and good food.

This flight was excellent in all ways if they could repeat it consistently they would grow immediately

Philippines AirAsia is never on-time flight, delayed 3 hours. Everything else was fine though.

Service it was good Lower airfare and discount for loyal customer

The flight was delayed by an hour . Traveling with 75 year old father was difficult and then when he asked for water he was asked to purchase :-) . Overall just an ok experience.

Overall service is good, the only thing I would like airasia to improve is there seating. Their seat handles are broken as well as the back rest

Boarding with air asia is excellent via organized lines by zone except when there is only 1 gate agent and no scanner, only by tearing tickets??? Crazy

The flight was supposed to depart at 9:25. It departed at 9:00. Im glad we were early and did not miss it.

Premium seats should have legroom this one didn't have it. I had 2 free checked bag but I got charged for while it shows on my reservation

Terrible airline! This airline just ruined our family vacation due to a 12 hours delay as a result of their operational issues.

Boarding was not as per sequence Light snacks were not available Window had hair oil stains and water condensation

Apart from the staff at the airport who were amazing the rest of the experience with scoot was disgusting a very basic flight packed and uncomfortable no consideration to a disabled traveller. And even worse from Singapore to Vienna. All about the money. Not even a complementary coffee or juice. From the airline. The staff at the airport didn't look at me as been disabled and no help not even a wheelchair was offered. The food on the plane was cheap and tasteless and expensive no entertainment on plane and WiFi which had to be paid for was intermittent at best.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

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

Scoot refused to change my flight even though I had booked a flexible ticket. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 for a ticket that was only listed as $217. I complained about this to scoot and they didn't give a shite. So never again will you be getting money from me Scoot. You can Scoot off.

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.

U could offer everyone a drink ,juice or water.. coffe or tea ...ur air craft isn't a flea market ,where someone has to buy a tea or water!!

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