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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan from RM 720

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — FUK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Japan (JP0). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,183

One-way from

RM 720
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Japan
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  • 27h 20m total
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 25/221:50BKI - KIX
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/216:30KIX - BKI
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 1,183
Mon 24/201:30BKI - KIX
2 stops19h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 27/216:30KIX - BKI
1 stop9h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1RM 1,448
Tue 18/301:30BKI - NRT
1 stop10h 30mJeju Air
Mon 24/318:10NRT - BKI
1 stop31h 20mJeju Air
Deal found 16/1RM 1,628
Wed 19/201:30BKI - NRT
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/213:00NRT - BKI
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 1,669
Sun 23/201:30BKI - NRT
2 stops33h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 28/215:25NRT - BKI
1 stop10h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1RM 1,723
Thu 20/206:00BKI - HND
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/210:45HND - BKI
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1RM 1,732
Wed 19/201:30BKI - HND
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 28/208:40HND - BKI
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1RM 1,795
Thu 6/301:30BKI - CTS
1 stop10h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 13/313:30CTS - BKI
1 stop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1RM 1,853
Mon 1/923:25BKI - NRT
1 stop10h 40mT'way Air
Wed 10/918:55NRT - BKI
1 stop28h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 17/1RM 2,105
Fri 14/223:40BKI - CTS
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/210:45CTS - BKI
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 2,204
Mon 14/412:05BKI - NRT
2 stops22h 05mScoot
Mon 21/420:30NRT - BKI
2 stops15h 50mScoot
Deal found 16/1RM 2,231
Wed 12/301:30BKI - CTS
1 stop12h 30mJeju Air
Thu 20/311:00CTS - BKI
1 stop14h 30mJeju Air
Deal found 17/1RM 2,231

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan within your budget

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Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/2

21:50-22:00

1 stop23h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 27/2

16:30-00:30

1 stop9h 00m

RM 1,183

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/2

01:30-21:45

2 stops19h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 27/2

16:30-00:30

1 stop9h 00m

RM 1,448

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/3

01:30-13:00

1 stop10h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 24/3

18:10-00:30

1 stop31h 20m

RM 1,628

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/2

01:30-18:40

1 stop16h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 28/2

13:00-00:30

1 stop12h 30m

RM 1,669

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/2

01:30-12:00

2 stops33h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 28/2

15:25-00:30

1 stop10h 05m

RM 1,723

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/2

06:00-22:40

1 stop15h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 28/2

10:45-18:00

1 stop32h 15m

RM 1,732

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/2

01:30-18:30

1 stop16h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 28/2

08:40-00:30

1 stop16h 50m

RM 1,795

Kota KinabaluSapporo

BKI - CTS

BKICTS

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/3

01:30-12:30

1 stop10h 00m

Sapporo Chitose

Thu 13/3

13:30-00:30

1 stop12h 00m

RM 1,853

Kota KinabaluSapporo

BKI - CTS

BKICTS

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/2

23:40-17:00

1 stop16h 20m

Sapporo Chitose

Tue 18/2

10:45-00:30

2 stops14h 45m

RM 2,204

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/4

12:05-11:10

2 stops22h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 21/4

20:30-11:20

2 stops15h 50m

RM 2,231

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan (average of RM 334). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 510). 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 BKI to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Japan by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Japan by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. 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 Japan. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

JAL
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. 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 from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Philippines AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 729. China Eastern flights start at RM 927 while deals on Batik Air start at RM 985 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    The most popular flight routes from Kota Kinabalu to Japan are Kota Kinabalu - Tokyo Haneda, Kota Kinabalu - Tokyo Narita and Kota Kinabalu - Osaka Kansai Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Japan 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 Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan (average of RM 334). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 510). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,270AverageRM 1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,425AverageRM 2,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapestRM 1,429AverageRM 1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapestRM 1,448AverageRM 2,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,467AverageRM 2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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T'way AirCheapestRM 1,562AverageRM 1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 1,666AverageRM 2,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Jin AirCheapestRM 1,908AverageRM 2,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,713AverageRM 3,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JALCheapestRM 2,991AverageRM 3,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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