Cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $214
Scoot 1 stop 22 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $214
Cheapest one-way flight $122
Scoot 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $122
Last-minute weekend getaway $337
Scoot 1 stop 24 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $337
Cheapest business class flights $751
Batik Air 1 stop 27 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Fri, Jun 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is currently $751
Fastest flight 4 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu takes 4 hr 45 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: $150–270
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–345

Popular airlines from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

  • AirAsia
    from $362
    Typical price: $235–375
    1472 weekly connecting flights
    DMK - BKI Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $382
    Typical price: $210–340
    122 weekly connecting flights
    DMK - BKI Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $429
    Typical price: $330–440
    106 weekly connecting flights
    BKK - BKI Every day
  • China Southern
    from $3,716
    Typical price: $4,100–4,300
    33 weekly connecting flights
    BKK - BKI Every day
  • Scoot
    from $214
    Typical price: $195–440
    25 weekly connecting flights
    BKK - BKI Every day
  • Hong Kong Express
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BKK - BKI Every day

Popular airports near Bangkok

  • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
    Bangkok Thailand 38 min 17 mi
  • Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
    Bangkok Thailand 35 min 12 mi
  • U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP)
    Pattaya City Thailand 2 hr 16 min 81 mi
  • Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)
    Hua Hin District Thailand 2 hr 35 min 86 mi

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 13 min 3 mi
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 57 min 73 mi
  • Lawas Airport (LWY)
    Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 25 min 91 mi
  • Miri Airport (MYY)
    Miri Malaysia 6 hr 41 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 $150 to $270.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $214. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $122.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $362, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $382, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 8.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $429, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $3,716, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $214, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu starts at $214 from Sun, Jul 26 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $122 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
4 hr 45 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 1,472 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:
  • Batik Air offers 122 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 106 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • China Southern offers 33 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) 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) .
  • Hong Kong Express offers 21 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express 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 $214. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $122.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $362, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $382, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 8.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $429, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $3,716, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is $214, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 2.
No airline flies direct from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 1472 AirAsia connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 122 Batik Air connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 106 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 China Southern 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 Hong Kong Express 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 $337 is offered by Scoot from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 1472 AirAsia connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 122 Batik Air connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 106 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 China Southern 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 Hong Kong Express 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 $751 from Fri, Jun 19 to Fri, Jun 26 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu start at $214 from Sun, Jul 26 to Sun, Aug 2.
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 $337 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Scoot.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu at price $337 is offered by Scoot from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
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.

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