Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok

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Cheapest round-trip flights $150
Scoot 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Fri, Mar 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is currently $150
Cheapest one-way flight $71
Scoot 1 stop 28 hr Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is currently $71
Last-minute weekend getaway $150
Scoot 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is currently $150
Cheapest business class flights $639
Batik Air 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is currently $639
Fastest flight 4 hr 50 min The fastest flight with stops from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok takes 4 hr 50 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 Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–255
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–350

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok

  • AirAsia
    from $267
    Typical price: $245–400
    1677 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - DMK Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $245
    Typical price: $325–550
    106 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - BKK Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $194
    Typical price: $210–315
    30 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - DMK Every day
  • China Southern
    from $4,331
    Typical price: $4,300–4,500
    26 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - BKK Every day
  • Spring
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - BKK Every day
  • Hong Kong Express
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - BKK Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $140 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $150. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $267, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $245, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $194, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $4,331, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok starts at $150 from Sat, Feb 28 to Fri, Mar 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $71 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
4 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok.
Bangkok is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive Nov–Feb when the weather is warm and relatively dry. Temperatures rise Mar–May, with rainy season May–Nov. Major festivals include the celebrations for Songkran/Thai New Year (Apr) and Loi Krathong (Nov), the “festival of lights” that sees thousands of tiny candles launched in floats along the river. Dec 5 marks the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday as well as National Day and National Father’s Day.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok.
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 Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok 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 Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok.

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 1,677 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 106 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
  • Batik Air offers 30 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) .
  • China Southern offers 26 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
  • Spring offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
  • Hong Kong Express offers 21 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $150. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $267, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $245, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $194, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok is $4,331, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
No airline flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok.
  • There are 1677 AirAsia connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 106 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 30 Batik Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 26 China Southern connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Spring connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok 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 Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok at price $150 is offered by Scoot from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.
No airline flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok.
  • There are 1677 AirAsia connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 106 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 30 Batik Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 26 China Southern connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Spring connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok 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 Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok, 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 Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok start at $639 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok start at $150 from Sat, Feb 28 to Fri, Mar 6.
To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok, 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 Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok starts at $150 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Scoot.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok at price $150 is offered by Scoot from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok, 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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