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Cheapest return flight
₹ 29,703
Typical prices: ₹ 34,885-₹ 49,204
Scoot
Sun 2/12Sun 9/12
MAA - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 22,775
Typical prices: ₹ 16,800-₹ 26,658
IndiGo
Fri 30/11
BLR - BKI • 1 stop
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Malaysia Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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TRV - BKI
Cheapest • 61% average savings
DEL - BKI
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January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 22:50Chennai  Chennai-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
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12:10 - 22:50Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Chennai Chennai
13h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 29,703Scoot
1 day ago
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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23:50 - 15:50Chennai  Chennai-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
13h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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08:20 - 22:50Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Chennai Chennai
17h 00m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
₹ 41,849Royal Brunei Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 17 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:20 - 18:20Bengaluru  Bengaluru Intl-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
15h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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13:05 - 23:20Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Bengaluru Bengaluru Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 42,324Malaysia Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 17 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:20 - 18:20Bengaluru  Bengaluru Intl-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
15h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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13:05 - 23:20Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Bengaluru Bengaluru Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 42,419Malaysia Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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23:50 - 22:50Chennai  Chennai-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
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12:20 - 22:55Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Chennai Chennai
13h 05m2 stops Penang Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
₹ 44,886Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Tue, 24 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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23:20 - 12:45Mumbai  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
10h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:25 - 22:20Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Mumbai Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
25h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 46,689Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:20 - 11:10Bengaluru  Bengaluru Intl-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
8h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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22:00 - 23:20Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Bengaluru Bengaluru Intl
27h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 47,069Malaysia Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
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23:50 - 15:50Chennai  Chennai-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
13h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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23:25 - 22:50Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Chennai Chennai
25h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
₹ 48,113Multiple Airlines
20 hours ago
Sun, 7 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
23:45 - 15:20Mumbai  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
13h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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19:05 - 11:55Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-Mumbai Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
19h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 48,777Malaysia Airlines
10 hours ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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13:00 - 22:50New Delhi  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
31h 20m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
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12:10 - 08:35Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu-New Delhi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Chennai
₹ 49,821Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Chennai to Kota Kinabalu is the cheapest route at ₹ 29,703 return, 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?

On average, a return flight from India to Kota Kinabalu costs ₹ 38,889, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Thiruvananthapuram average ₹ 17,041, while Tiruchirappalli runs a bit higher at ₹ 28,941.

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

Morning flights to Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest at ₹ 37,199 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at ₹ 56,843.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights under ₹ 34,885 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kota Kinabalu at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Thiruvananthapuram ₹ 17,041
•Tiruchirappalli ₹ 28,941
•Bengaluru ₹ 30,300.

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Key details for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

₹ 22,775
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Bengaluru 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.

  • 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 ₹ 34,885 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

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

    AirAsia operates the most flights from India to Kota Kinabalu at 0 per week, while Malaysia Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from India to Kota Kinabalu. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Kota Kinabalu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Kota Kinabalu, a good return fare is around ₹ 34,885. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kota Kinabalu in January. Return fares historically average ₹ 28,943, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to ₹ 19,644 on a return flight. Morning flights to Kota Kinabalu average ₹ 37,199 compared to ₹ 56,843 for midday flights.

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