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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$375	Scoot 1 stop 17 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Sat, Jul 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently $375
Cheapest one-way flight	$206	Scoot 1 stop 21 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently $206
Last-minute weekend getaway	$474	Jeju Air 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently $474
Cheapest business class flights	$2,139	Batik Air 1 stop 28 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Thu, Jul 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently $2,139

Fastest flight	9 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo takes 9 hr
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 Tokyo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $300–480
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $415–590

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

Hong Kong Express

Typical price: $305–800

56 weekly connecting flights

BKI - HND, NRT Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $1,086

Typical price: $910–1,550

46 weekly connecting flights

BKI - NRT Every day
China Southern

from $643

Typical price: $550–990

39 weekly connecting flights

BKI - HND, NRT Every day
Scoot

from $375

Typical price: $480–1,100

30 weekly connecting flights

BKI - HND, NRT Every day
Batik Air

from $671

Typical price: $485–1,050

24 weekly connecting flights

BKI - NRT Every day
Jin Air

from $457

Typical price: $580–1,050

24 weekly connecting flights

BKI - NRT Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $300 to $480.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $375. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $206.

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

The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $1,086, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 3.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $643, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $375, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $671, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Jin Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $457, flying from May 16 to May 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo starts at $375 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sat, Jul 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $206 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

9 hr is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo.

In terms of flights, Hong Kong Express is the most popular. Hong Kong Express offers 56 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 46 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
China Southern offers 39 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Scoot offers 30 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Batik Air offers 24 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Jin Air offers 24 connecting flights per week. Jin Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $375. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $206.

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

The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $1,086, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 3.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $643, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Scoot flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $375, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $671, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Jin Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is $457, flying from May 16 to May 30.

No airline flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.

There are 56 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 China Southern connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Scoot connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Batik Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Jin Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 Tokyo at price $474 is offered by Jeju Air from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.

There are 56 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 China Southern connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Scoot connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Batik Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Jin Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 Tokyo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, 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 Tokyo start at $2,139 from Fri, Jul 17 to Thu, Jul 30 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo start at $375 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sat, Jul 11.

To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, 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 Tokyo starts at $474 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Jeju Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo at price $474 is offered by Jeju Air from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, 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.