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Cheap flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu from RM 442

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PUS — BKI
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Busan (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 May 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 640

One-way from

RM 442

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,649

Good one-way deal

RM 236 or less
Air Busan
  • Air Busan
  • 15/6-19/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 15m total
  • Busan to Kota Kinabalu
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Air Busan
  • Air Busan
  • 25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Busan to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (RM 597 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 185 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Busan Gimhae to Kota Kinabalu.
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Cheapest flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Busan to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 May 2025.

Sun 15/619:05PUS - BKI
Nonstop5h 00mAir Busan
Thu 19/600:15BKI - PUS
Nonstop5h 15mAir Busan
Deal found 12/5RM 640
Sun 15/619:05PUS - BKI
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/601:45BKI - PUS
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5RM 923
Tue 1/712:35PUS - BKI
1 stop12h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 3/701:30BKI - PUS
1 stop9h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/5RM 1,447

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 13 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Busan

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Sun 15/6

19:05-23:05

Nonstop5h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

00:15-06:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 640

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Sun 15/6

19:05-23:05

Nonstop5h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/6

01:45-07:00

2 stops28h 15m

RM 923

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Tue 1/7

12:35-00:30

1 stop12h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/7

01:30-11:35

1 stop9h 05m

RM 1,447

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Sun 25/5

19:05-23:05

Nonstop5h 00m

RM 442

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Thu 10/7

07:25-22:40

1 stop16h 15m

RM 515

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Mon 9/6

17:50-23:00

1 stop30h 10m

RM 743

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Thu 26/6

07:10-23:30

2 stops17h 20m

RM 897

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Mon 9/6

09:00-23:10

2 stops15h 10m

RM 1,035

BusanKota Kinabalu

PUS - BKI

PUSBKI

Busan Gimhae

Sat 4/10

21:00-15:35

2 stops19h 35m

RM 2,508

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Deals found on 11/5

Best time to book a flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Busan to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 100). 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 PUS to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Busan to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 May 2025.

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

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 13 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Busan to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Philippine Airlines and China Eastern. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
860 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

neil,Feb 2025

LAX - MNL

There was a two hour delay after we had boarded. We are glad that the issue was addressed but there could have been some communication
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
860 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
860 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

neil,Feb 2025

LAX - MNL

There was a two hour delay after we had boarded. We are glad that the issue was addressed but there could have been some communication
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
860 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

neil,Feb 2025

LAX - MNL

There was a two hour delay after we had boarded. We are glad that the issue was addressed but there could have been some communication

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Busan to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The Busan Gimhae to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Busan to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on Air Busan is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at RM 640. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at RM 1,447 round trip. Air Busan is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu are Air Busan (RM 442), China Eastern (RM 743), and APG Airlines (RM 897).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 218. While the most popular route (Busan Gimhae - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 1,262 on average our data indicates RM 354 when flying from Busan to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Busan to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 100). 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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