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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka from RM 859

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — OSA
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 July 2026.

Tue 8/901:40
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/907:40
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7RM 1,636
Tue 8/907:25
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/913:30
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 1,697
Thu 17/901:40
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/913:30
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7RM 1,730
Tue 18/801:40
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/818:15
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7RM 1,832
Mon 7/922:50
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop18h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 9/909:30
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop16h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/7RM 1,999
Sun 2/807:25
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/813:30
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 2,089
Wed 19/808:05
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/820:20
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7RM 5,442
Fri 18/908:05
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/915:30
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7RM 5,590
Wed 9/908:05
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/920:20
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7RM 5,712
Sun 2/808:05
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/820:20
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7RM 6,003

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Osaka (OSA). 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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,636

One-way from

RM 859

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,243
8/9-16/9
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  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Osaka
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29/7
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  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 196 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/9

01:40-12:10

1 stop9h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 16/9

07:40-23:30

1 stop16h 50m

RM 1,636

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/9

22:50-18:00

1 stop18h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 9/9

09:30-00:30

1 stop16h 00m

RM 1,999

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/9

01:40-12:10

1 stop9h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 15/9

06:50-00:30

2 stops18h 40m

RM 2,077
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/8

07:25-22:00

1 stop13h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/8

13:30-22:25

1 stop9h 55m

RM 2,089

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

09:05-12:40

2 stops26h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 22/9

13:45-13:15

2 stops24h 30m

RM 2,830

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/9

23:20-12:40

2 stops12h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 16/9

13:45-08:40

2 stops19h 55m

RM 2,919

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/8

08:05-07:25

2 stops22h 20m

Osaka Itami

Wed 26/8

20:20-10:00

2 stops14h 40m

RM 5,442

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

08:05-08:05

2 stops23h 00m

Osaka Itami

Tue 22/9

15:30-10:00

2 stops19h 30m

RM 5,590

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/9

08:05-08:05

2 stops23h 00m

Osaka Itami

Wed 16/9

20:20-10:00

2 stops14h 40m

RM 5,712

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/8

08:05-07:25

2 stops22h 20m

Osaka Itami

Thu 6/8

20:20-10:00

2 stops14h 40m

RM 6,003

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka (average of RM 1,370). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,138). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Kota Kinabalu to Osaka flights typically cost between RM 1,319 and RM 1,597 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 1,636 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept–16 Sept).

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka on Cheapflights.

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

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,082.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka, 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: 9h 35m.

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

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Osaka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to Osaka flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Osaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Osaka. 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 Osaka. Reviews last updated 26 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern,HK Express, andScoot from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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.
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
328 reviews
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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 Kota Kinabalu to Osaka. 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 from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka. You should not have trouble finding flights to Osaka from Kota Kinabalu; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Osaka per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Kota Kinabalu airport to Osaka. It is only a 5.8 km journey to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka will take you 18h 10m. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Osaka is about 3730 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka is HK Express. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,263 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at RM 1,493. HK Express is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka (average of RM 1,370). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,138). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
HK ExpressCheapestRM 1,263AverageRM 1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,493AverageRM 1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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