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Cheap flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu from RM 266

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — BKI
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in May or March, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 October 2025.

Fri 24/1018:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Sun 26/1000:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mT'way Air
Deal found 20/10RM 566
Sat 15/1119:10ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Sun 16/1101:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mT'way Air
Deal found 21/10RM 575
Wed 12/1119:10ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Thu 13/1101:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mT'way Air
Deal found 22/10RM 587
Mon 3/1118:30ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 35mT'way Air
Thu 13/1101:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mT'way Air
Deal found 22/10RM 592
Mon 27/1018:30ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 35mT'way Air
Thu 30/1000:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mT'way Air
Deal found 20/10RM 596
Sun 23/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Fri 28/1123:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 22/10RM 604
Fri 24/1018:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Wed 29/1000:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mT'way Air
Deal found 22/10RM 613
Mon 24/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Fri 28/1123:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 21/10RM 617
Fri 24/1018:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air
Tue 28/1000:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mT'way Air
Deal found 22/10RM 621
Sun 26/1018:30ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 35mT'way Air
Mon 27/1000:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mT'way Air
Deal found 21/10RM 626
Wed 5/1112:00GMP - BKI
1 stop13h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 9/1101:30BKI - GMP
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/10RM 1,403
Fri 7/1112:00GMP - BKI
1 stop13h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 11/1101:30BKI - GMP
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/10RM 1,407

Cheap flight deals from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) 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 23 October 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 575

One-way from

RM 266

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 883

Good one-way deal

RM 432 or less
T'way Air
  • T'way Air
  • 15/11-16/11
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
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  • T'way Air
  • 16/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 168 potential savings vs. average return price).
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IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 23/11

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 28/11

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 638

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sat 15/11

19:10-23:35

Nonstop5h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/11

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 786

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Mon 24/11

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/11

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 828

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 28/11

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 879

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Tue 25/11

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 883

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/11

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/11

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 968

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 27/11

19:50-00:30

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/12

01:30-07:40

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 976

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Thu 18/12

19:50-00:30

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/12

01:30-07:40

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,035

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sat 1/11

19:50-00:30

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/11

01:30-07:40

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,035

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 23/11

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/12

00:05-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,048

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Best time to book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 4 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 435). Flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 820). 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 SEL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul 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 23 October 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seoul 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 Seoul?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul, 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 is 1 flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 99 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu will take you 5h 35m. The distance from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is about 3658 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

    Consider AirAsia (92%), Korean Air (71%) or Jin Air (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 285. While the most popular route (Incheon Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 647 on average, our data indicates RM 743 when flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 435). Flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 820). 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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