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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu from HK$599

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 24-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — BKI
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HK0) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

HK$1,043

One-way from

HK$599

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

HK$2,342

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,283 or less

Good one-way deal

HK$728 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 7-3-24-3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 24-5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (HK$3,831 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (HK$589 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 21 January 2025.

Fri 7-320:40HKG - BKI
Nonstop2h 55mAirAsia
Mon 24-309:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 20-1HK$1,043
Mon 3-320:55HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20-309:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21-1HK$1,370
Mon 3-320:55HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Sat 8-312:30BKI - HKG
1 stop7h 30mScoot
Deal found 20-1HK$1,556
Sat 22-209:35HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 28-201:30BKI - HKG
1 stop22h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20-1HK$1,712
Wed 30-415:15HKG - BKI
1 stop30h 15mBatik Air
Mon 5-517:50BKI - HKG
1 stop20h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 21-1HK$2,296
Thu 6-301:30HKG - BKI
1 stop23h 00mJeju Air
Sat 8-301:30BKI - HKG
1 stop23h 00mJeju Air
Deal found 20-1HK$2,638

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 21 January 2025.

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Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 7-3

20:40-23:35

Nonstop2h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24-3

09:15-12:15

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,043

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 3-3

20:55-11:30

1 stop14h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20-3

09:15-12:15

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,370

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 3-3

20:55-11:30

1 stop14h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8-3

12:30-20:00

1 stop7h 30m

HK$1,556

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 22-2

09:35-00:30

1 stop14h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 28-2

01:30-00:15

1 stop22h 45m

HK$1,712

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 30-4

15:15-21:30

1 stop30h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5-5

17:50-14:15

1 stop20h 25m

HK$2,296

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 6-3

01:30-00:30

1 stop23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8-3

01:30-00:30

1 stop23h 00m

HK$2,638

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 24-5

13:50-16:50

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$599

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 25-5

19:20-11:20

1 stop16h 00m

HK$856

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 25-5

20:30-16:30

2 stops20h 00m

HK$872

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 19-2

15:10-10:40

1 stop19h 30m

HK$1,035

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

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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 17 January 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 21 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 3% 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 21 January 2025.

The most flights from HK0 to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 21 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia and China Eastern. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.4
Good
86 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
277 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.0
Good
134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1

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?

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

    According to our current data, AirAsia (HK$1,043), Scoot (HK$1,556), and China Eastern (HK$1,712) offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. These flights start at 31% 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$599. Scoot flights start at HK$856 while deals on Batik Air start at HK$1,035 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$597. On average you can expect to pay HK$1,345. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for HK$1,043.

  • 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$994AverageHK$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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