RM 341 Find Cheap Flights from China to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flight Deals from China to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from China 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.

Recent return flight deals from China to Kota Kinabalu

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from China to Kota Kinabalu.
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01:35 - 15:45PVG-BKI
14h 10m1 stop
23:25 - 00:20BKI-PVG
24h 55m1 stop
RM 704
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Wed, 7 May - Sat, 17 May
00:25 - 03:35CAN-BKI
3h 10mdirect
20:05 - 23:20BKI-CAN
3h 15mdirect
RM 718AirAsia
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 23 May
14:35 - 00:40CAN-BKI
10h 05m1 stop
05:20 - 13:10BKI-CAN
7h 50m1 stop
RM 961Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
10:50 - 18:20SHA-BKI
7h 30m1 stop
19:20 - 14:20BKI-SHA
19h 00m1 stop
RM 979China Southern
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Thu, 8 May - Sat, 17 May
13:00 - 00:30SZX-BKI
11h 30m1 stop
01:30 - 00:10BKI-SZX
22h 40m1 stop
RM 1,001China Eastern
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Mon, 12 May - Sun, 18 May
15:25 - 21:35PVG-BKI
30h 10m1 stop
06:50 - 01:20BKI-PVG
18h 30m1 stop
RM 1,019Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 7 Jul - Mon, 14 Jul
13:00 - 23:00CAN-BKI
10h 00m1 stop
00:05 - 18:45BKI-CAN
18h 40m1 stop
RM 1,028Shanghai Airlines
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Sun, 18 May - Thu, 22 May
20:00 - 00:30CAN-BKI
28h 30m1 stop
01:30 - 11:25BKI-CAN
9h 55m1 stop
RM 1,041Shanghai Airlines
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Thu, 10 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
16:50 - 18:20SHA-BKI
25h 30m1 stop
19:20 - 10:20BKI-SHA
15h 00m1 stop
RM 1,068China Southern
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Fri, 23 May - Mon, 26 May
20:00 - 00:30PVG-BKI
4h 30mdirect
01:30 - 05:55BKI-PVG
4h 25mdirect
RM 1,152China Eastern
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Thu, 19 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 795 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 337 and departed from Shenzhen. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu which costs RM 654 on average, and Beijing to Kota Kinabalu, which costs RM 1,612 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 549. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are RM 2,533 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost RM 771 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and February, where the average cost of tickets from China is RM 1,732 and RM 1,555 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of RM 850.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 299 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 299.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

August

Cheapest flight

RM 341
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport and the city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 6 km.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    All flights to Kota Kinabalu land at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The airport code is BKI,and it can also be referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 795. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 337 and departed from Shenzhen Airport.

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

    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 to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu 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 to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 563 direct flights from within China to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu? 25% of our users found return tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Shenzhen RM 476, from Beijing Daxing Intl RM 1,532
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

China to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +23 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +24 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Sunday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +27 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to China

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +23 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +24 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Sunday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +27 more

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Top airlines flying from China to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from China to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.5
China SouthernOverall score based on 94 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.9Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.3Crew
7.4Food
Airline reviews

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025LGW - CGO
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China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

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.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

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