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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu from HK$683

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 7-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — BKI
20 apr. — 27 apr.1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in May or February, 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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HKG) 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 15 april 2025.

Round-trip from

HK$1,272

One-way from

HK$683

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

HK$1,985

Good round-trip deal

HK$1,252 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 8-5-26-5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 7-5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (HK$2,779 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (HK$696 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl 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 15 april 2025.

to. 8-513:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
ma. 26-509:50BKI - HKG
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 14-4HK$1,272
lø. 13-919:20HKG - BKI
1 stop15h 55mScoot
on. 17-920:25BKI - HKG
1 stop21h 55mScoot
Deal found 14-4HK$1,450
to. 8-513:25HKG - BKI
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
ma. 26-523:20BKI - HKG
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14-4HK$1,481
on. 13-809:55HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 35mChina Eastern
ti. 19-801:30BKI - HKG
1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 14-4HK$1,761
sø. 27-418:15HKG - BKI
1 stop7h 05mPhilippines AirAsia
ti. 29-401:45BKI - HKG
1 stop15h 30mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 14-4HK$2,296

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Hong Kong

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

to. 8-5

13:25-16:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

ma. 26-5

09:50-12:40

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$1,272

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

lø. 13-9

19:20-11:15

1 stop15h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

on. 17-9

20:25-18:20

1 stop21h 55m

HK$1,450

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

to. 8-5

13:25-16:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

ma. 26-5

23:20-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

HK$1,481

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

on. 13-8

09:55-00:30

1 stop14h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

ti. 19-8

01:30-23:45

1 stop22h 15m

HK$1,761

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

sø. 27-4

18:15-01:20

1 stop7h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

ti. 29-4

01:45-17:15

1 stop15h 30m

HK$2,296

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

on. 7-5

13:25-16:25

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$683

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

on. 7-5

19:20-11:15

1 stop15h 55m

HK$791

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

on. 23-4

20:25-20:35

1 stop24h 10m

HK$907

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

sø. 27-4

18:15-01:20

1 stop7h 05m

HK$1,055

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

on. 14-5

01:25-23:35

1 stop22h 10m

HK$1,295

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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 11 April 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 HKG 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 15 april 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

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 15 april 2025.

The most flights from HKG to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (1 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 15 april 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, such as Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
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Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
438 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
253 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
855 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 airports do I use to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu, all of which are around 3h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Within the past month, 275 users have taken a look at flights from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    According to our current data, AirAsia (HK$1,272), Scoot (HK$1,450), and China Eastern (HK$1,761) offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. These flights start at 16% 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$683. Scoot flights start at HK$791 while deals on Philippines AirAsia start at HK$1,055 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$999. On average you can expect to pay HK$1,563. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for HK$1,272.

  • 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$951AverageHK$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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