How long is the flight from Cebu City to Kota Kinabalu?

Philippines AirAsia can get you from Cebu City to Kota Kinabalu in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Cebu City to Kota Kinabalu is about 999 km.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CEB to BKI?

When flying from Cebu City 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Cebu City to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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2 stops16h 25m

Deal found 22/9RM 1,355

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Thu 7/1

22:30-18:20

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Kota Kinabalu

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06:25-18:20

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Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-00:00

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RM 523

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20:05-09:40

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Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu

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20:50-18:20

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Kota Kinabalu

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12:55-07:25

2 stops18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

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RM 996

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Cebu City Mactan Intl

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21:45-09:40

2 stops11h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-00:00

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RM 1,061

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CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Cebu City Mactan Intl

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21:50-09:40

2 stops11h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

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RM 1,114

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Philippines AirAsia can get you from Cebu City to Kota Kinabalu in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Cebu City to Kota Kinabalu is about 999 km.
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