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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka from RM 728

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — OSA
10 May — 17 May1
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 10 April 2026.

Sat 2/520:45
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:05
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4RM 1,346
Tue 15/912:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/916:15
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 1,361
Tue 8/912:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop25h 20m
Scoot
Tue 15/915:50
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 6/4RM 1,373
Tue 28/412:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop25h 20m
Scoot
Mon 4/515:50
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop20h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 10/4RM 1,405
Tue 28/412:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/515:50
KIX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4RM 1,533
Tue 8/912:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/911:05
KIX
-
BKI
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 1,549
Sun 10/501:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop13h 50m
HK Express
Tue 12/514:25
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop11h 05m
HK Express
Deal found 8/4RM 1,572
Sun 30/812:15
BKI
-
KIX
1 stop24h 50m
Scoot
Sun 6/915:50
KIX
-
BKI
1 stop28h 40m
Scoot
Deal found 6/4RM 1,636
Fri 16/1019:05
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops15h 30m
JAL
Fri 23/1007:05
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops15h 30m
JAL
Deal found 6/4RM 3,065
Wed 3/617:45
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops17h 50m
JAL
Sun 7/607:05
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops16h 50m
JAL
Deal found 8/4RM 3,563
Tue 15/921:30
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/919:00
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 4,371
Mon 11/509:30
BKI
-
ITM
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/520:20
ITM
-
BKI
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 4,980

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,346

One-way from

RM 728

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,584
2/5-5/5
  • 2/5-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Osaka
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  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 05m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Osaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 473 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

12:15-14:35

1 stop25h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 21/9

16:15-09:35

1 stop18h 20m

RM 1,393

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/6

20:45-14:35

1 stop16h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 20/6

15:50-11:15

1 stop20h 25m

RM 1,771

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

17:45-09:50

1 stop15h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 18/9

07:45-19:45

3 stops37h 00m

RM 1,990

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/7

10:30-06:25

1 stop18h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 8/7

09:00-10:30

1 stop26h 30m

RM 2,177
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/8

21:35-09:50

1 stop11h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 14/8

11:05-22:15

1 stop12h 10m

RM 2,209

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/6

01:30-18:00

1 stop15h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 30/6

13:10-00:30

1 stop12h 20m

RM 2,321

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - KIX

BKIKIX

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/7

05:20-09:15

2 stops26h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 8/7

19:50-21:35

2 stops26h 45m

RM 2,349

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/6

17:45-12:35

2 stops17h 50m

Osaka Itami

Sun 7/6

07:05-22:55

2 stops16h 50m

RM 3,563

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/5

09:30-07:25

2 stops20h 55m

Osaka Itami

Tue 12/5

20:20-10:45

2 stops15h 25m

RM 4,980

Kota KinabaluOsaka

BKI - ITM

BKIITM

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 22/5

09:30-07:25

2 stops20h 55m

Osaka Itami

Fri 29/5

20:20-12:30

2 stops17h 10m

RM 5,673

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka. Price data was last updated on 9 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka, you should look to book at least 44 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 Kota Kinabalu to Osaka?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka (average of RM 776). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,549). 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?

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 35% 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 1,172.

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: 8h 53m.

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.

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 10 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with HK Express,China Eastern, andPhilippines AirAsia 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.
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5
Philippines AirAsia
6.8
Okay
126 reviews
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5
Scoot
6.7
Okay
322 reviews
HK Express
7.3
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 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 16h 50m. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Osaka is about 3730 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 802 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Philippines AirAsia and HK Express, starting at RM 1,022 and RM 1,162 round-trip. China Eastern is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Philippines AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 466. AirAsia flights start at RM 533 while deals on HK Express start at RM 558 one-way.

  • 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?

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

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka (average of RM 776). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,549). 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 3 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Osaka

Discover the top 3 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapestRM 802AverageRM 1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,022AverageRM 1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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HK ExpressCheapestRM 1,162AverageRM 1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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