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Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from RM 123

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — BKI
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or June, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 325

One-way from

RM 123

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 406

Good round-trip deal

RM 316 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 165 or less
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 11/7-13/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Philippines AirAsia
  • Philippines AirAsia
  • 8/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Manila to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (RM 381 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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Cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
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 27 June 2025.

Sun 12/1023:10MNL - BKI
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Tue 14/1001:45BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mPhilippines AirAsia
Deal found 25/6RM 325
Sun 31/819:35MNL - BKI
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/901:45BKI - MNL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6RM 553
Wed 8/1006:55MNL - BKI
1 stop12h 30mScoot
Mon 13/1020:25BKI - MNL
1 stop22h 10mScoot
Deal found 25/6RM 672
Thu 21/821:35MNL - BKI
1 stop10h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 28/816:35BKI - MNL
1 stop4h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/6RM 921
Thu 14/813:15MNL - BKI
1 stop8h 10mAirAsia
Mon 18/811:45BKI - MNL
1 stop10h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 25/6RM 963
Sat 9/817:45MNL - BKI
1 stop24h 35mChina Southern
Fri 15/803:30BKI - MNL
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 25/6RM 1,280
Sun 20/707:20MNL - BKI
1 stop16h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 27/717:45BKI - MNL
1 stop12h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 26/6RM 1,382
Thu 25/923:20MNL - BKI
1 stop24h 10mJeju Air
Sun 28/900:30BKI - MNL
1 stop21h 50mJeju Air
Deal found 26/6RM 1,673
Thu 25/906:50MNL - BKI
2 stops13h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 29/922:20BKI - MNL
1 stop23h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/6RM 1,842

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Manila

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

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Return

Price

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 11/7

23:10-01:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/7

01:45-03:55

Nonstop2h 10m

RM 325

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 31/8

19:35-19:25

1 stop23h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/9

01:45-03:55

Nonstop2h 10m

RM 553

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 24/7

21:35-20:55

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 31/7

16:35-20:45

1 stop4h 10m

RM 875

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 14/8

13:15-21:25

1 stop8h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/8

11:45-22:10

1 stop10h 25m

RM 963

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/8

19:35-11:15

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 16/8

12:15-05:40

1 stop17h 25m

RM 1,065

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 14/7

08:20-02:30

1 stop18h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/7

03:30-23:15

1 stop19h 45m

RM 1,230

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 20/7

07:20-23:40

1 stop16h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/7

17:45-06:10

1 stop12h 25m

RM 1,382

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 25/9

23:20-23:30

1 stop24h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

00:30-22:20

1 stop21h 50m

RM 1,673

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 25/9

06:50-19:55

2 stops13h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 29/9

22:20-21:25

1 stop23h 05m

RM 1,842

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 8/8

23:10-01:20

Nonstop2h 10m

RM 123

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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

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 20 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 71 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Manila 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 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 27 June 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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the morning.

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 27 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, such as China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, andPhilippine Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from RM 325. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from RM 875, and AirAsia, from RM 963. Philippines AirAsia is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    RM 123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippines AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and AirAsia, with prices starting from RM 292 and RM 456, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is generally RM 282, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 152. When looking at the most popular route, (Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay RM 427 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Manila 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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Philippines AirAsiaCheapestRM 316AverageRM 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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