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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia

Cheapest return flight prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Manila
Maniladirect£139
Singapore
Singaporedirect£124
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stop£259
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stop£382
Penang
Penang1 stop£165
Langkawi
Langkawi1 stop£192
Manila
Maniladirect£139
Singapore
Singaporedirect£124
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stop£259
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stop£382
Penang
Penang1 stop£165
Langkawi
Langkawi1 stop£192
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Southeast Asia from Kota Kinabalu found in the last 5 days was to Ho Chi Minh City, at £123 return. The most popular route is from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Singapore (SIN), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £149.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

No, with an average price for the route of £171, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia is January, when tickets cost £68 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, when the average cost of return tickets is £104 and £95 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia

Low season

February
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.

FAQs - booking Southeast Asia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between Kota Kinabalu and Southeast Asia per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Kota Kinabalu and land in Southeast Asia, with an average flight time of 1h 39m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Kuching. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia? 25% of our users found tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia for the following prices or less: Kuala Lumpur £72 one-way - £100 round-trip

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Southeast Asia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
AirAsiaOverall score based on 236 reviews
7.5Crew
6.8Comfort
7.0Boarding
5.9Entertainment
6.4Food
Airline reviews

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

6.0 GoodPaul, Feb 2026
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Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Automated check in could have been better organised and informative

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

It didn't crash. But it was a bit delayed!

Philippines AirAsia is never on-time flight, delayed 3 hours. Everything else was fine though.

Not a good experience. They did not have the food I ordered in advance. The crew is not offer a second snack on a 5 hour flight. The WiFi was either not working or was very difficult to connect to.

Overall service is good, the only thing I would like airasia to improve is there seating. Their seat handles are broken as well as the back rest

Terrible airline! This airline just ruined our family vacation due to a 12 hours delay as a result of their operational issues.

Too many flight delays. Airport terminal serving Boracay needs upgrades.

There were only 4 out of 6 that was checked in online but we’re all able to checked in once at the airport.

The check in process was horrible. We were not advised that a Visa was required. And during check in, we were told that it was only going to cost $8.00 but was actually $88.00. The female agent who checked me in last minute also gave me attitude and said to me, “galit ka pa ba?” Almost as if it were my fault thst I was frustrated. I work in the airline industry and work for a US carrier where we advise passengers if possible documents needed for travel. Not only was this female agents attitude rude and unprofessional, but she was acting as if she didn’t care about anything or whether or not I got in the flight. She kept insisting that “I wait for an email showing that my K-ETA was approved, but had I waited for an email, I would’ve missed my flight. I will never again fly on this carrier, even if they cost the cheapest, because my experience with the front line customer facing employees was horrible. Im also going to make sure I share this experience with family and friends via social media and word of mouth.

No REFUND!!! My flight was delayed by 5 hours then 6 more hours making it unusable. No refunds!!!! They called it a minor delay. Because my connecting flight wasn't with kayak, no refund.

Clark security personnel are absolutely the worst. I was threatened by their chief of security for asking a question about what is allowed as a carry on.

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