Find Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu (BKK - BKI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$151	Scoot 1 stop 24 hr Mon, May 11 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $151
Cheapest one-way flight	$75	Scoot 1 stop 8 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $75
Last-minute weekend getaway	$215	Firefly, Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 27 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $215
Cheapest business class flights	$602	Batik Air 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $602

Fastest flight	4 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu takes 4 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–280
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–360

Popular airlines from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

from $241

Typical price: $220–370

1631 weekly connecting flights

DMK - BKI Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $318

Typical price: $360–495

86 weekly connecting flights

BKK - BKI Every day
China Southern

from $4,332

Typical price: $4,300–4,400

44 weekly connecting flights

BKK - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $196

Typical price: $210–320

37 weekly connecting flights

DMK - BKI Every day
Scoot

from $151

Typical price: $210–470

25 weekly connecting flights

BKK - BKI Every day
XiamenAir

from $619

Typical price: $580–860

21 weekly connecting flights

BKK - BKI Every day

Popular airports near Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Bangkok Thailand 37 min 17 mi
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

Bangkok Thailand 34 min 12 mi
U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP)

Pattaya City Thailand 2 hr 10 min 81 mi
Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)

Hua Hin District Thailand 2 hr 39 min 86 mi

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 12 min 3 mi
Labuan Airport (LBU)

Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 49 min 73 mi
Lawas Airport (LWY)

Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 17 min 91 mi
Miri Airport (MYY)

Miri Malaysia 6 hr 33 min 183 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $160 to $280.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $151. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $241, flying from May 8 to May 16.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $318, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $4,332, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $196, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $151, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $619, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu starts at $151 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $75 and departs on Wed, May 13.

4 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.

Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season Oct–Mar, though rain is always possible. Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year (dates vary) and Hari Raya Puasa (dates vary). Key events include Sabah Fest (May), with traditional music, dance, food and crafts, and the Tadau Ka'amatan rice-harvest festival (May), with rice wine, rituals and a singing competition.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 1,631 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 86 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
China Southern offers 44 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Batik Air offers 37 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 25 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
XiamenAir offers 21 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $151. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $241, flying from May 8 to May 16.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $318, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $4,332, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $196, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $151, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $619, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 12.

No airline flies direct from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 1631 AirAsia connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 86 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 China Southern connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Batik Air connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Scoot connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 XiamenAir connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu at price $215 is offered by Firefly, Malaysia Airlines from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.

No airline flies direct from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 1631 AirAsia connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 86 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 China Southern connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Batik Air connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Scoot connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 XiamenAir connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu start at $602 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu start at $151 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu starts at $215 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1 with Firefly, Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu at price $215 is offered by Firefly, Malaysia Airlines from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.