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Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from RM 204

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — BKI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or June, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 532

One-way from

RM 204

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 545

Good one-way deal

RM 172 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 14/5-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 196 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 14/520:35MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 18/523:20BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 24/3RM 532
Wed 14/506:55MNL - BKI
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/523:20BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3RM 642
Wed 14/506:55MNL - BKI
1 stop12h 30mScoot
Fri 16/522:00BKI - MNL
1 stop20h 35mScoot
Deal found 25/3RM 744
Wed 8/1007:40MNL - BKI
1 stop11h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/1020:25BKI - MNL
1 stop21h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3RM 1,139
Thu 8/521:35MNL - BKI
1 stop23h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 13/521:05BKI - MNL
1 stop17h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 1,152
Thu 8/508:20MNL - BKI
1 stop10h 00mChina Southern
Mon 12/519:20BKI - MNL
1 stop15h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3RM 1,311
Thu 8/506:50MNL - BKI
2 stops13h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 13/519:05BKI - MNL
1 stop16h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 1,710
Wed 14/523:20MNL - BKI
1 stop24h 10mJeju Air
Sat 17/500:30BKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Deal found 24/3RM 1,985
Fri 2/503:55MNL - BKI
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 13/501:30BKI - MNL
1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3RM 2,600

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Manila

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 14/5

20:35-22:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

23:20-01:35

Nonstop2h 15m

RM 532

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 14/5

06:55-19:25

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/5

23:20-01:35

Nonstop2h 15m

RM 642

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 14/5

06:55-19:25

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/5

22:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

RM 744

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/4

15:00-16:05

1 stop25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/4

21:45-14:10

1 stop16h 25m

RM 1,139

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/5

08:20-18:20

1 stop10h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/5

19:20-10:35

1 stop15h 15m

RM 1,311

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/5

06:50-19:55

2 stops13h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/5

19:05-12:00

1 stop16h 55m

RM 1,710

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 14/5

23:20-23:30

1 stop24h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 17/5

00:30-22:20

1 stop21h 50m

RM 1,985

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/5

03:55-00:30

1 stop20h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/5

01:30-01:20

1 stop23h 50m

RM 2,600

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 25/4

23:10-01:20

Nonstop2h 10m

RM 204

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 14/5

06:55-19:25

1 stop12h 30m

RM 354

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Manila with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 102). 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 MNL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila 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 25 March 2025.

When flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 58 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from RM 532. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Scoot, from RM 744, and Royal Brunei Airlines, from RM 1,139. Philippines AirAsia is currently priced 3% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    RM 204 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippines AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and AirAsia, with prices starting from RM 354 and RM 478, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

    While on average a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is generally RM 272, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 164. When looking at the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay RM 425 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 102). 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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Philippines AirAsiaCheapestRM 458AverageRM 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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