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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu from HK$529

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 11-3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — BKI
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 17 February 2025.

Round-trip from

HK$950

One-way from

HK$529

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

HK$1,300

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,085 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 13-5-21-5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 11-3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (HK$3,130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (HK$700 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.
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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 February 2025.

Sat 22-213:05HKG - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Mon 24-209:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 17-2HK$942
Tue 4-321:00HKG - BKI
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8-309:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16-2HK$1,214
Tue 18-321:00HKG - BKI
1 stop22h 05mScoot
Tue 25-312:30BKI - HKG
1 stop7h 30mScoot
Deal found 16-2HK$1,362
Thu 20-209:35HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 23-201:30BKI - HKG
1 stop22h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16-2HK$1,705

Find flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 70,647 searches. Data last updated 17 February 2025.

Fly from

Hong Kong

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 13-5

13:25-16:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21-5

09:50-12:40

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$950

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 4-3

21:00-19:05

1 stop22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8-3

09:15-12:15

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,214

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 18-3

21:00-19:05

1 stop22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25-3

12:30-20:00

1 stop7h 30m

HK$1,362

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 2-3

15:25-00:30

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4-3

01:30-00:15

1 stop22h 45m

HK$1,728

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 16-4

20:05-17:40

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 22-4

18:40-19:00

1 stop24h 20m

HK$2,436

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 11-3

13:05-15:55

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$529

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10-3

20:55-11:30

1 stop14h 35m

HK$708

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 7-3

20:15-00:25

2 stops28h 10m

HK$856

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10-3

02:20-22:40

1 stop20h 20m

HK$1,144

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10-3

17:05-00:30

3 stops55h 25m

HK$1,915

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Best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (average of HK$135). Flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of HK$201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong 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 17 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 February 2025.

The most flights from HK0 to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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 17 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and China Eastern. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
268 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
125 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.7
Okay
299 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
214 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How popular is this Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Within the past month, 374 users have taken a look at flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, AirAsia (HK$950), Scoot (HK$1,362), and China Eastern (HK$1,728) offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at HK$529. Scoot flights start at HK$708 while deals on T'way Air start at HK$1,144 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    The cheapest flight price from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is HK$1,001. On average you can expect to pay HK$1,761. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for HK$950.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (average of HK$135). Flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of HK$201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirAsiaCheapestHK$1,000AverageHK$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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