£29 Find Cheap Flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest return fare
£54
Overall average: £60
AirAsia
Wed 4/2Sat 7/2
KUL - BKI • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£56
Typical prices: £51-£78
AirAsia
Sat 17/1Sat 24/1
KUL - BKI • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 4 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
AirAsia Logo
08:00 - 10:30
KUL
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BKI
2h 30mdirect
AirAsia Logo
22:00 - 00:30
BKI
-
KUL
2h 30mdirect
£54AirAsia
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
AirAsia Logo
07:00 - 09:35
KUL
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BKI
2h 35mdirect
AirAsia Logo
15:55 - 18:30
BKI
-
KUL
2h 35mdirect
£56AirAsia
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 23:00
KUL
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BKI
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:35
BKI
-
KUL
8h 35m1 stop
£57Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
AirAsia Logo
07:00 - 09:35
KUL
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BKI
2h 35mdirect
AirAsia Logo
22:00 - 00:30
BKI
-
KUL
2h 30mdirect
£58AirAsia
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
AirAsia Logo
08:00 - 10:30
KUL
-
BKI
2h 30mdirect
AirAsia Logo
06:00 - 21:50
BKI
-
KUL
15h 50m1 stop
£59AirAsia
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
AirAsia Logo
08:00 - 10:30
KUL
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BKI
2h 30mdirect
AirAsia Logo
23:25 - 01:55
BKI
-
KUL
2h 30mdirect
£60AirAsia
Wed, 14 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Batik Air Logo
13:00 - 15:30
KUL
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BKI
2h 30mdirect
Batik Air Logo
16:30 - 19:00
BKI
-
KUL
2h 30mdirect
£69Batik Air
Wed, 14 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Batik Air Logo
13:00 - 15:30
KUL
-
BKI
2h 30mdirect
Batik Air Logo
16:30 - 19:00
BKI
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KUL
2h 30mdirect
£70Batik Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 11:05
SIN
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BKI
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 21:55
BKI
-
SIN
5h 00m1 stop
£94Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Scoot Logo
18:35 - 21:00
SIN
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BKI
2h 25mdirect
Scoot Logo
22:00 - 00:20
BKI
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SIN
2h 20mdirect
£98Scoot
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£29
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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    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 to Kota Kinabalu from Southeast Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
7.8
FireflyOverall score based on 32 reviews
7.6Boarding
6.3Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
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Flight delayed 3 HR 45 min, but prior notification given. However, plans had already affected.

6.0 GoodRick, Oct 2025
PEN - BKK
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Flight delayed 3 HR 45 min, but prior notification given. However, plans had already affected.

They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

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

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

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.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

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

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

The business class seats were above average spaced, allowing for a truly full bed experience. Ot would be good if RB joins an international alliance for increased preference by travellers

The flight was on-time and we landed safely! But - toilets were tiny The seats were thin and very uncomfortable My seat rest wouldn’t tilt back so massive back ache after a while - the button had been removed. Seat back pocket was ripped Food was inedible- we’d ordered asian vegetarian - shockingly bad. The interior fit out was like the plane was 40 hard years yet it was a 787. No wifi.. no exterior cameras like Emirates.

Poor selection of movies and entertainment options. Disappointing food options in business.

Either the PA system of Brunei International Airport is of poor quality, or the staff making the announcement was not clear is reading the announcement. The staff at the gate also did not further announce to the passengers with regards to the rows for boarding. On board, the crew was of little to nil help. The only times they were around were during takeoff, "distributing" food and landing. And even during those times they were just there to get "their" job done with little to nil interest to "serve" the customers/passengers. They did not request the passenger in front of us to put his seat up during takeoff, they did not request the passengers to put their seat up during mealtime. The capability of the crew has dropped significantly in comparison to the old times. The crew is in need of better training.

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