Find Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu (CAN - BKI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$255	AirAsia Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is currently $255
Cheapest one-way flight	$125	AirAsia Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is currently $125
Last-minute weekend getaway	$336	AirAsia Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is currently $336
Cheapest business class flights	$836	Batik Air 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is currently $836

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu takes 3 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–345
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $280–415

Popular airlines from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $255

Typical price: $215–430

7 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - BKI Every day

262 weekly connecting flights

CAN - BKI Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $367

Typical price: $325–580

10 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $470

Typical price: $290–475

25 weekly connecting flights

CAN - BKI Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Malaysia Airlines

from $418

Typical price: $350–660

17 weekly connecting flights

CAN - BKI Every day
Scoot

Typical price: $300–580

12 weekly connecting flights

CAN - BKI Every day
Shanghai Airlines

11 weekly connecting flights

CAN - BKI Every day

Popular airports near Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou China 32 min 18 mi
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

Shenzhen China 1 hr 31 min 48 mi
Zhuhai International Airport (ZUH)

Zhuhai China 1 hr 58 min 78 mi
Shenzhen Airport Huizhou City Houjilou (HUZ)

Huizhou China 2 hr 2 min 85 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 Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $180 to $345.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $255. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $125.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $367, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $470, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $418, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu starts at $255 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Thu, May 21.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 10 nonstop flights per week. China Southern flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 7 nonstop flights and 262 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu are:

Batik Air offers 25 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Malaysia Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 12 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $255. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $125.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $367, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $470, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is $418, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.

China Southern and AirAsia fly direct from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 7 AirAsia direct flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 China Southern direct flights from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu at price $336 is offered by AirAsia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

China Southern and AirAsia fly direct from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 7 AirAsia direct flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 China Southern direct flights from Guangzhou 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 direct flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu start at $255 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4 with AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu start at $836 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu start at $255 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4.

To book business class trips from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu starts at $336 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu at price $336 is offered by AirAsia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Guangzhou 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.