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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea from RM 412

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — ICN
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 942

One-way from

RM 412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 1,313

Good round-trip deal

RM 896 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 463 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/5-20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (RM 1,004 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 232 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 January 2026.

Tue 10/302:20BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Sun 15/310:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 10/1RM 946
Wed 22/422:50BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Sun 26/406:05ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 10/1RM 950
Wed 11/306:00BKI - ICN
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/310:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1RM 983
Sun 18/122:10BKI - ICN
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/117:55ICN - BKI
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1RM 1,007
Thu 12/306:00BKI - ICN
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/310:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1RM 1,011
Sun 18/119:25BKI - ICN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/117:55ICN - BKI
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1RM 1,028
Sat 17/111:00BKI - ICN
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:35ICN - BKI
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1RM 1,032
Sun 25/107:05BKI - ICN
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/107:35ICN - BKI
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1RM 1,044
Mon 9/211:50BKI - GMP
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/214:30GMP - BKI
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1RM 1,795
Mon 2/309:20BKI - GMP
2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/319:05GMP - BKI
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1RM 1,884
Mon 9/211:50BKI - GMP
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/214:10GMP - BKI
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1RM 2,622
Sat 17/1019:20BKI - GMP
2 stops40h 05mChina Southern
Wed 21/1013:25GMP - BKI
2 stops29h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 9/1RM 13,451

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Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 15/3

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 946

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 26/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 950

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

06:00-06:20

2 stops23h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 16/3

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,011

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 15/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,036

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 27/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,060

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 24/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,113

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 15/4

11:30-11:15

1 stop24h 45m

RM 1,158

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,248

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/4

16:35-09:45

2 stops16h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sat 11/4

19:15-23:35

Nonstop5h 20m

RM 1,297

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/2

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 3/3

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,297

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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 616). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 885). 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 11 January 2026.

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

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 11 January 2026.

The most flights from BKI to KR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 11 January 2026.
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.
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.1
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.1
Jeju Air
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.1
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.1
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
77 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.1

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?

    Flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea have been viewed 2,306 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea can take about 5h 15m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 950. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and South Korea is about 3658 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 189), Jeju Air (RM 265), and AirAsia (RM 294).

  • 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: Jeju Air (93%), Korean Air (88%), Jin Air (88%).

  • 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 864, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 406. The most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), is priced around RM 730.

  • 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 616). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 885). 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 11 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 622AverageRM 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 645AverageRM 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 701AverageRM 1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 706AverageRM 1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 725AverageRM 1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Air BusanCheapestRM 982AverageRM 1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time94%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,393AverageRM 1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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