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Cheap flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 628

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KIX — BKI
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Sun 12/707:45
KIX
-
BKI
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/712:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4RM 1,674
Sat 19/920:40
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop28h 50m
HK Express
Wed 23/901:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop18h 20m
HK Express
Deal found 28/3RM 1,960
Sat 19/913:30
KIX
-
BKI
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/901:45
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3RM 2,089
Mon 13/715:50
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop20h 25m
Scoot
Fri 17/720:45
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop16h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 31/3RM 2,141
Thu 2/713:10
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop11h 25m
Jin Air
Sat 4/700:35
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop14h 55m
Jin Air
Deal found 29/3RM 2,230
Thu 2/709:05
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop16h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 4/701:15
BKI
-
KIX
2 stops36h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 29/3RM 2,519
Wed 13/515:50
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop20h 25m
Scoot
Wed 20/509:50
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop27h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 29/3RM 2,741

Find flight deals from Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

RM 1,674

One-way from

RM 628
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/7-19/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Osaka to Kota Kinabalu
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9/4
  • 9/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Osaka to Kota Kinabalu
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Kansai Intl 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 2 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 12/7

18:25-08:50

1 stop15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/7

12:15-14:05

1 stop24h 50m

RM 1,743

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 19/9

20:40-00:30

1 stop28h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/9

01:15-20:35

1 stop18h 20m

RM 1,960

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 19/9

13:30-11:15

2 stops22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/9

01:45-19:35

1 stop16h 50m

RM 2,089

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 13/7

15:50-11:15

1 stop20h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/7

20:45-14:35

1 stop16h 50m

RM 2,141
Fastest return journey

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 2/7

13:10-23:35

1 stop11h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/7

00:35-16:30

1 stop14h 55m

RM 2,230

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 13/7

09:45-00:30

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/7

01:15-14:50

2 stops12h 35m

RM 2,801

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 15/5

14:20-00:30

1 stop11h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

01:30-18:00

1 stop15h 30m

RM 2,809

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 2/7

16:15-00:30

2 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/7

01:15-14:50

2 stops36h 35m

RM 2,886
Cheapest one-way

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 20/4

10:40-22:25

2 stops36h 45m

RM 885

OsakaKota Kinabalu

KIX - BKI

KIXBKI

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 15/4

15:50-11:15

1 stop20h 25m

RM 978

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Deals found on 30/3

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Share of one-stop return flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,296.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 23m.

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 2 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LGW - PVG

Not much selection for westerners with regards to videos. But the upgrade was amazing. So gave 5 stars. Thank you.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Osaka Kansai Intl?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Osaka Kansai Intl, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from Osaka Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    HK Express and Scoot can get you from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 25m. The distance between Osaka Kansai Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu is about 3730 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at RM 1,030.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    RM 549 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on T'way Air and AirAsia X, with prices starting from RM 620 and RM 627, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansai Intl 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.

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Top airline flying from Kansai Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapestRM 1,030AverageRM 1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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