Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea from RM 429

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — ICN
27 gen — 3 feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 dicembre 2025.

ven 26/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
mer 7/119:50ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12RM 1,404
lun 29/1223:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
dom 4/110:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 25/12RM 1,546
dom 28/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
gio 1/119:50ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12RM 1,562
lun 29/1223:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
sab 3/119:50ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12RM 1,574
lun 29/1223:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
ven 2/110:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 27/12RM 1,611
dom 28/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun 29/1207:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12RM 1,760
sab 27/1223:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
mer 31/1219:35ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12RM 1,773
lun 29/1219:00BKI - ICN
1 stop23h 00mXiamenAir
ven 2/120:05ICN - BKI
1 stop22h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/12RM 1,813

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated 28 dicembre 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 931

One-way from

RM 429

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 1,603

Good round-trip deal

RM 858 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 474 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 13/4-17/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 9/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (RM 1,104 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 224 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea.

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

lun 13/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

ven 17/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 931

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

mer 25/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

lun 30/3

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 939

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

mer 20/5

23:10-05:20

Nonstop5h 10m

Incheon Intl

sab 23/5

06:20-10:45

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 1,016

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

dom 19/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

lun 27/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,024

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

lun 26/1

16:20-05:50

1 stop12h 30m

Incheon Intl

ven 30/1

17:55-17:05

1 stop24h 10m

RM 1,056

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

gio 8/1

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

mar 13/1

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,072

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

mer 22/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

dom 26/4

06:40-00:30

1 stop18h 50m

RM 1,113

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

gio 8/1

01:30-21:10

2 stops18h 40m

Incheon Intl

mar 13/1

16:40-00:30

2 stops32h 50m

RM 1,161

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

gio 5/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

mer 11/3

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,186

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

sab 24/1

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

gio 29/1

07:35-18:25

1 stop11h 50m

RM 1,206

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea (average of RM 611). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 882). 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 KR?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 dicembre 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 dicembre 2025.

The most flights from BKI to KR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and South Korea have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

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

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

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

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 South Korea flights?

Over the past year, Asiana Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated 28 dicembre 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea, such as Jin Air, Jeju Air, andAirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Overall

8.6
8.6
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Overall

8.6

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.8 km from the city centre, Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Korea from Kota Kinabalu.

  • How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to South Korea flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea can take about 5h 10m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,016. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and South Korea is about 3658 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea are Jin Air (RM 188), AirAsia (RM 292), and Batik Air (RM 378).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea on time: Korean Air (100%), Jin Air (100%), AirAsia (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea? While on average our users pay RM 886, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 393. The most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), is priced around RM 773.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea 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 South Korea?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea (average of RM 611). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 882). 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 7 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. 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 28 dicembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 617AverageRM 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 637AverageRM 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 648AverageRM 1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 695AverageRM 1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 720AverageRM 1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Air BusanCheapestRM 974AverageRM 1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time94%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,292AverageRM 1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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