How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to China in 3h 20m. Fly via AirAsia, China Southern, or XiamenAir to get the fastest option. There are 1963 km between Kota Kinabalu and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to China one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 365. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scoot and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to China for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Most travellers choose Kota Kinabalu - Guangzhou Baiyun, Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Pu Dong when deciding on the best route from Kota Kinabalu to China.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Before booking your flight from Kota Kinabalu to China, check out the most popular airlines for this route: China Southern, AirAsia or China Eastern.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?

For a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Average price	RM 1,428
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Fri 25/9

20:05-23:20

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China (average of RM 1,008). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to CN?

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to China delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to China flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern,China Eastern, andAirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

China Southern

7.3

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172 reviews

China Southern

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

China Eastern

7.3

Good

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China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

235 reviews

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?
For a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?
There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to China in 3h 20m. Fly via AirAsia, China Southern, or XiamenAir to get the fastest option. There are 1963 km between Kota Kinabalu and China. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to China one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 365. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scoot and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to China for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to China?
Most travellers choose Kota Kinabalu - Guangzhou Baiyun, Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Kota Kinabalu - Shanghai Pu Dong when deciding on the best route from Kota Kinabalu to China.
Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to China.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China (average of RM 1,008). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to China

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China Southern	CheapestRM 400	AverageRM 1,342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 710	AverageRM 1,056	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
XiamenAir	CheapestRM 837	AverageRM 1,131	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Spring Airlines	CheapestRM 1,036	AverageRM 1,209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time45%	Search Spring Airlines flights
China Eastern	CheapestRM 1,070	AverageRM 1,240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Shanghai Airlines	CheapestRM 1,303	AverageRM 1,554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Shanghai Airlines flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 September 2026.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to China delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to China flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern,China Eastern, andAirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to China?

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to China?

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