Cheap flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $145
Indonesia AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is currently $145
Cheapest one-way flight $71
Indonesia AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 31
The cheapest one-way flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is currently $71
Cheapest nonstop flights $157
Indonesia AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Mon, Aug 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is currently $157
Last-minute weekend getaway $338
Scoot 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is currently $338
Cheapest business class flights $680
Royal Brunei 1 stop 30 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is currently $680
Fastest flight 2 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 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 Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $110–300
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $185–265

Popular airlines from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $390
    Typical price: $240–405
    135 weekly connecting flights
    CGK - BKI Every day
  • AirAsia
    from $301
    Typical price: $230–360
    130 weekly connecting flights
    CGK - BKI Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $391
    Typical price: $200–335
    70 weekly connecting flights
    CGK - BKI Every day
  • Scoot
    from $151
    Typical price: $155–385
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CGK - BKI Every day
  • China Southern
    from $4,423
    Typical price: $4,100–4,400
    14 weekly connecting flights
    CGK - BKI Every day
  • Royal Brunei
    from $211
    Typical price: $210–540
    11 weekly connecting flights
    CGK - BKI Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Jakarta

  • Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP)
    Jakarta Indonesia 28 min 7 mi
  • Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
    Jakarta Indonesia 35 min 12 mi
  • Kertajati International Airport (KJT)
    Majalengka Indonesia 2 hr 36 min 96 mi
  • Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO)
    Bandung Indonesia 2 hr 23 min 71 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 Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $110 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Indonesia AirAsia from $145. The cheapest one-way flight was with Indonesia AirAsia from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $390, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $301, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $391, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $151, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $4,423, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Royal Brunei flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $211, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu starts at $145 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $71 and departs on Fri, Jul 31.
2 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Jakarta 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 Jakarta 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 Jakarta 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 Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular. Malaysia Airlines offers 135 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu are:
  • AirAsia offers 130 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • Batik Air offers 70 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • Scoot offers 21 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • China Southern offers 14 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • Royal Brunei offers 11 connecting flights per week. Royal Brunei flies from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Indonesia AirAsia from $145. The cheapest one-way flight was with Indonesia AirAsia from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $390, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $301, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $391, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $151, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $4,423, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Royal Brunei flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is $211, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
No airline flies direct from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 135 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 130 AirAsia connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 Batik Air connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 China Southern connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Royal Brunei connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu at price $338 is offered by Scoot from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 135 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 130 AirAsia connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 70 Batik Air connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 China Southern connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Royal Brunei connecting flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu start at $157 from Fri, Jul 31 to Mon, Aug 3 with Indonesia AirAsia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Jakarta 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 Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu start at $680 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Royal Brunei.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu start at $145 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Jakarta 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 Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu starts at $338 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Scoot.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu at price $338 is offered by Scoot from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Jakarta 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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