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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu from HK$615

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 19-2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — BKI
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Hong Kong Intl 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 (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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

HK$1,043

One-way from

HK$615

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

HK$2,344
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 7-3-24-3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 19-2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
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High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
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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 20 January 2025.

Fri 7-320:40HKG - BKI
Nonstop2h 55mAirAsia
Mon 24-309:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 20-1HK$1,043
Fri 7-321:00HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24-309:15BKI - HKG
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20-1HK$1,409
Mon 3-320:55HKG - BKI
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Sat 8-312:30BKI - HKG
1 stop7h 30mScoot
Deal found 20-1HK$1,557
Mon 3-312:30HKG - BKI
1 stop12h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 7-301:30BKI - HKG
1 stop11h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20-1HK$1,752
Thu 6-301:30HKG - BKI
1 stop23h 00mJeju Air
Sat 8-301:30BKI - HKG
1 stop23h 00mJeju Air
Deal found 20-1HK$2,639
Sun 2-215:10HKG - BKI
1 stop29h 30mBatik Air
Sat 8-221:30BKI - HKG
1 stop16h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 19-1HK$3,270

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 20 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

Fri 7-3

21:00-11:30

1 stop14h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24-3

09:15-12:15

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,409

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$1,557

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 3-3

12:30-00:30

1 stop12h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7-3

01:30-12:40

1 stop11h 10m

HK$1,752

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$2,639

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 6-3

02:20-22:40

1 stop20h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9-3

23:40-01:20

1 stop25h 40m

HK$3,262

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 2-2

15:10-20:40

1 stop29h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8-2

21:30-14:10

1 stop16h 40m

HK$3,270

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 10-3

22:50-18:20

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15-3

22:25-10:15

2 stops11h 50m

HK$4,329

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 19-2

13:05-15:55

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$615

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 9-4

19:20-11:20

1 stop16h 00m

HK$895

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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 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 20 January 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 3% 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 20 January 2025.

The most flights from HKG 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 20 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, such as AirAsia, Philippine Airlines and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
922 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

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 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 2h 50m 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, 407 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$1,043), Scoot (HK$1,557), and China Eastern (HK$1,752) 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$615. Scoot flights start at HK$895 while deals on Batik Air start at HK$1,036 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$1,321. 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$998AverageHK$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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