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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan from RM 781

BKI — FUK
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Wed 16/900:30 -
1 stop14h 20m
Fri 25/919:50 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 9/9RM 1,525
Fri 6/1101:30 -
1 stop11h 55m
Fri 20/1119:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 9/9RM 1,688
Fri 20/1101:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sat 28/1113:00 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 11/9RM 1,692
Fri 20/1101:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sat 28/1120:05 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 10/9RM 1,700
Sat 24/1001:15 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sun 1/1121:15 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 10/9RM 1,713
Tue 3/1101:30 -
1 stop26h 15m
Wed 18/1123:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 11/9RM 1,713
Tue 3/1101:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 18/1119:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 11/9RM 1,721
Wed 18/1101:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Thu 26/1110:55 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 12/9RM 1,725
Fri 4/1201:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sat 12/1210:55 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 11/9RM 1,741
Sun 8/1101:30 -
1 stop13h 25m
Mon 16/1110:55 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 12/9RM 1,769
Mon 16/1101:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 24/1113:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 8/9RM 1,778
Fri 18/901:15 -
1 stop17h 30m
Sat 31/1008:15 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 10/9RM 1,806

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Round-trip from

RM 1,676

One-way from

RM 781

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,623
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Japan
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21/2-31/12
  • 21/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (RM 38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/2

00:10-01:00

1 stop23h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 887

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

12:10-01:00

1 stop11h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 895

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/12

19:05-11:35

1 stop15h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 907
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

01:40-12:10

1 stop9h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 952

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/11

01:30-22:45

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 956

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/12

01:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 997

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/12

01:30-00:45

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 997

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

01:15-01:20

1 stop23h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,049

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/1

13:05-13:45

1 stop23h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,066

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/12

01:30-04:45

1 stop26h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,086

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from Kota Kinabalu with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan (average of RM 1,623). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,054). 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 JP?

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

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

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with China Southern,China Eastern, andHK Express from Kota Kinabalu to Japan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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 Eastern
7.3
Good
238 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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.
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
334 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Japan flight route?

    This flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Japan was viewed by 68 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in 9h 25m. Fly via HK Express, China Eastern, or Jin Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Japan is about 4806 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with HK Express, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 541. Scoot flights start at RM 692 while deals on China Eastern start at RM 805 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    The most popular flight routes from Kota Kinabalu to Japan are Kota Kinabalu - Tokyo Narita, Kota Kinabalu - Tokyo Haneda and Kota Kinabalu - Sapporo Chitose.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Japan 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 Japan?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan (average of RM 1,623). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,054). 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 5 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
HK ExpressCheapestRM 767AverageRM 1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,459AverageRM 1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,569AverageRM 2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,646AverageRM 1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Trinity AirwaysCheapestRM 1,747AverageRM 2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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