Find Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu (TYO - BKI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$297	Scoot 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is currently $297
Cheapest one-way flight	$140	Scoot 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is currently $140
Last-minute weekend getaway	$300	Scoot 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is currently $300
Cheapest business class flights	$1,188	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Mon, May 18 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is currently $1,188

Fastest flight	8 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu takes 8 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $260–485
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $395–640

Popular airlines from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia Airlines

from $1,129

Typical price: $880–1,550

50 weekly connecting flights

NRT - BKI Every day
Hong Kong Express

Typical price: $285–750

42 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - BKI Every day
Scoot

from $297

Typical price: $335–720

33 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - BKI Every day
China Southern

from $548

Typical price: $470–1,100

27 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - BKI Every day
Jeju Air

from $549

Typical price: $465–810

25 weekly connecting flights

NRT - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $721

Typical price: $420–790

23 weekly connecting flights

NRT - BKI Every day

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $260 to $485.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $140.

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

The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $1,129, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $297, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $548, flying from May 18 to May 31.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $549, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $721, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu starts at $297 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $140 and departs on Fri, May 8.

8 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular. Malaysia Airlines offers 50 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu are:

Hong Kong Express offers 42 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 33 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
China Southern offers 27 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Jeju Air offers 25 connecting flights per week. Jeju Air flies from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Batik Air offers 23 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $140.

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

The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $1,129, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $297, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $548, flying from May 18 to May 31.
The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $549, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu is $721, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.

No airline flies direct from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 50 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Scoot connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Jeju Air connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Batik Air connecting flights from Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu at price $300 is offered by Scoot from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 50 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Scoot connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Jeju Air connecting flights from Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Batik Air connecting flights from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu start at $1,188 from Mon, May 18 to Sun, May 31 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu start at $297 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24.

To book business class trips from Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu starts at $300 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Scoot.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu at price $300 is offered by Scoot from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tokyo 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.