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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea from RM 488

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — ICN
11 May — 18 May1
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 11 April 2026.

Tue 10/1122:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1107:35
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 873
Sun 18/1000:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1008:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 908
Sat 6/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/608:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 956
Tue 30/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 968
Fri 26/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 992
Sun 31/500:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/608:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 1,015
Thu 30/400:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/519:10
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 1,047
Mon 6/713:05
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4RM 1,051
Mon 25/518:00
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/613:30
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4RM 2,400
Wed 1/700:25
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop16h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 4/715:20
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop9h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 2,999
Thu 30/401:30
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:00
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 3,590
Sat 2/501:30
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/520:50
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 4,173

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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 956

One-way from

RM 488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 865

Good round-trip deal

RM 972 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 546 or less
6/6-11/6
  • 6/6-11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
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Jeju Air
  • Jeju Air
  • 10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (RM 858 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 197 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/6

00:55-07:20

Nonstop5h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sat 20/6

08:20-12:30

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,349

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/5

01:30-15:20

1 stop12h 50m

Incheon Intl

Mon 18/5

07:45-00:30

2 stops41h 45m

RM 1,706

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

11:50-05:50

1 stop17h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 18/5

06:20-10:45

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 1,713

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/6

17:15-07:00

1 stop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sat 20/6

08:20-12:30

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,737

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/5

01:30-15:20

1 stop12h 50m

Incheon Intl

Fri 15/5

15:55-00:30

2 stops33h 35m

RM 1,900

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

01:30-21:05

2 stops18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Tue 26/5

14:15-00:30

2 stops11h 15m

RM 1,908

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/5

18:00-12:25

1 stop17h 25m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Mon 1/6

13:30-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

RM 2,400

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/7

00:25-18:05

1 stop16h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 4/7

15:20-23:25

1 stop9h 05m

RM 2,999

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/4

01:30-19:50

1 stop17h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 10/5

12:00-00:30

1 stop13h 30m

RM 3,590

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/5

01:30-19:50

1 stop17h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 12/5

20:50-00:30

1 stop28h 40m

RM 4,173

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea (average of RM 587). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 861). 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 April 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 April 2026.

The most flights from BKI to KR0 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 106 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Tuesday 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, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% 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 April 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
23 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.0
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.0
Jeju Air
7.6
Good
37 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.0
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.0
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.0

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 long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea can take about 5h 25m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,349. 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 184), AirAsia (RM 286), and Batik Air (RM 371).

  • 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 (97%), Batik Air (96%), Korean Air (94%).

  • 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 869, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 476. The most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), is priced around RM 980.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea (average of RM 587). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 861). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 499AverageRM 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 635AverageRM 1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 648AverageRM 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 682AverageRM 1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 705AverageRM 1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Air BusanCheapestRM 980AverageRM 1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time94%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,396AverageRM 1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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