Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan from RM 599

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — FUK
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,252

One-way from

RM 599

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,628

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,839 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 1,002 or less
HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 8/1-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Japan
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (RM 1,781 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 244 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan.
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Sun 30/1101:30BKI - NRT
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:50NRT - BKI
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11RM 1,483
Sun 14/1201:30BKI - KIX
1 stop17h 40mHK Express
Mon 22/1215:15KIX - BKI
1 stop10h 15mHK Express
Deal found 25/11RM 1,533
Fri 12/1201:30BKI - NRT
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:00NRT - BKI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11RM 1,554
Sun 30/1119:00BKI - NRT
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:50NRT - BKI
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11RM 1,574
Mon 15/1207:40BKI - KIX
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1207:15KIX - BKI
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11RM 1,603
Tue 9/1201:30BKI - NRT
1 stop15h 35mHK Express
Sun 14/1208:00NRT - BKI
1 stop17h 30mHK Express
Deal found 26/11RM 1,624
Mon 8/1201:30BKI - NRT
1 stop10h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 10/1210:55NRT - BKI
1 stop14h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11RM 1,653
Wed 10/1201:30BKI - NRT
1 stop13h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 14/1213:50NRT - BKI
1 stop11h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11RM 1,686
Tue 30/1219:00BKI - KIX
1 stop16h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 9/113:05KIX - BKI
1 stop29h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/11RM 1,702
Tue 9/1201:30BKI - HND
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:35HND - BKI
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11RM 1,735
Sun 7/1201:30BKI - HND
1 stop18h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 10/1216:40HND - BKI
2 stops32h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11RM 1,888
Fri 26/1207:40BKI - KIX
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/108:50KIX - BKI
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11RM 1,905

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Kota Kinabalu

Fly to

Japan

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

20:00-14:10

1 stop17h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 16/1

21:05-00:30

1 stop28h 25m

RM 1,372

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/2

01:30-15:55

1 stop13h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/2

08:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

RM 1,450

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/1

19:00-12:05

1 stop16h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 14/1

13:05-18:00

1 stop29h 55m

RM 1,587

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

11:50-07:10

1 stop18h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/2

15:25-00:30

1 stop10h 05m

RM 1,624

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

01:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 17/1

08:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

RM 1,640

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/12

01:30-15:55

1 stop13h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/12

13:00-00:30

1 stop12h 30m

RM 1,657

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/1

06:00-19:20

2 stops12h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 17/1

14:15-00:30

1 stop11h 15m

RM 1,682

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/12

01:30-15:55

1 stop13h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 14/12

13:50-00:30

1 stop11h 40m

RM 1,686

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/1

01:30-14:45

2 stops36h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 14/1

09:20-00:30

1 stop16h 10m

RM 1,698

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/2

01:30-22:45

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 10/2

06:35-00:30

1 stop18h 55m

RM 1,719

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan (average of RM 806). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,566). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 47 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 Japan flights?

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jin Air, China Eastern, andScoot 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.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.8

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9
8.7
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.8

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.8

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.8

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.8

Overall

8.7

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in 13h 25m. Fly via HK Express, XiamenAir, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Japan is about 4142 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 Philippines AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 599. HK Express flights start at RM 607 while deals on Scoot start at RM 806 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan?

    On average you can expect to pay RM 1,479 for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. The cheapest flight overall is RM 1,002 while the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Tokyo Haneda) is currently priced at RM 1,603.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Japan (average of RM 806). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,566). 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 10 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 818AverageRM 2,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapestRM 832AverageRM 1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 896AverageRM 1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 905AverageRM 2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,049AverageRM 1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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HK ExpressCheapestRM 1,169AverageRM 1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,219AverageRM 1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 1,368AverageRM 1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,432AverageRM 1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,448AverageRM 1,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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