Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from RM 194
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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — BKI
29 Dec — 5 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) 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 29 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 November 2025.
Sun 7/1216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 8/1218:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 652
Sun 28/1216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:00BKI - MNL
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11RM 1,028
Fri 28/1117:45MNL - BKI
1 stop6h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1101:30BKI - MNL
1 stop9h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/11RM 1,391
Sat 27/1201:10MNL - BKI
1 stop8h 25mAirAsia
Sat 3/123:25BKI - MNL
1 stop12h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 29/11RM 1,453
Sat 27/1219:30MNL - BKI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1216:15BKI - MNL
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11RM 1,495
Fri 28/1116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 30/1118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 1,528
Fri 28/1120:35MNL - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1119:05BKI - MNL
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11RM 1,573
Best flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Fri 16/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 19/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 405
Mon 26/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/113:05BKI - MNL
2 stops10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11RM 739
Mon 12/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 19/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 442
Wed 21/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 25/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 479
Wed 21/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Fri 30/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 479
Fri 16/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/106:00BKI - MNL
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11RM 760
Direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Explore direct flight options from Manila to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Fri 16/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 19/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 400
Mon 12/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 19/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 442
Wed 21/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Fri 30/118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 479
Last-minute flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 29 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 28/1117:45MNL - BKI
1 stop6h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1101:30BKI - MNL
1 stop9h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/11RM 1,391
Fri 28/1116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Sun 30/1118:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 1,528
Fri 28/1120:35MNL - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1119:05BKI - MNL
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11RM 1,573
Sun 7/1216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Mon 8/1218:55BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 00mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 652
Sat 27/1201:10MNL - BKI
1 stop8h 25mAirAsia
Sat 3/123:25BKI - MNL
1 stop12h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 29/11RM 1,453
Sat 27/1219:30MNL - BKI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1216:15BKI - MNL
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11RM 1,495
Sun 28/1216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:00BKI - MNL
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11RM 1,028
One-way flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Fri 16/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 194
Wed 25/316:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 26/11RM 211
Sun 22/316:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 26/11RM 215
Wed 14/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 227
Mon 12/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 231
Wed 18/216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 248
Mon 16/216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 28/11RM 252
Wed 17/1216:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 293
Fri 2/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 322
Wed 7/116:15MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 15mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 27/11RM 326
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manila 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 29 November 2025.
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ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 16/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 19/1
18:55-20:55
Nonstop2h 00m
RM 405
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 12/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 19/1
18:55-20:55
Nonstop2h 00m
RM 442
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 21/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 25/1
18:55-20:55
Nonstop2h 00m
RM 479
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Wed 21/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 30/1
18:55-20:55
Nonstop2h 00m
RM 479
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 26/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 31/1
13:05-23:55
2 stops10h 50m
RM 739
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 16/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 19/1
06:00-17:45
2 stops11h 45m
RM 760
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 6/2
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
RM 194
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Sun 18/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
RM 194
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Mon 9/2
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
RM 194
ManilaKota Kinabalu
MNL - BKI
MNLBKI
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 16/1
16:15-18:30
Nonstop2h 15m
RM 202
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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 285). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 400). 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 MNL to BKI?
Find hourly flight availability from Manila 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 29 November 2025.
When flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 68% versus a flight at midday.
How often are flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Over the past year, Philippines AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 29 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, such as Philippines AirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points
Ontime. But we hated that we paid to upgrade our weight of checked bags and carryon but your staff wanted to recheck and re weight it 2 times at 2 different points
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How popular is this Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
Flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 117 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
Philippines AirAsia can get you from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is about 1096 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from RM 308. Philippines AirAsia is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila 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 Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 285). Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 400). 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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