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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul from RM 284

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SEL
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul are usually found in November or April, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Thu 26/202:20
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/319:35
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2RM 828
Wed 3/622:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2RM 836
Wed 6/522:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Sun 10/506:05
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Deal found 9/2RM 848
Sat 17/1022:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1019:10
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2RM 860
Tue 13/1022:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1019:10
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2RM 863
Wed 6/522:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/508:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2RM 867
Sun 10/522:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Thu 14/506:05
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Deal found 9/2RM 927
Fri 13/222:25
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/219:50
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2RM 938
Thu 7/519:00
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/506:50
ICN
-
BKI
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2RM 950
Sun 7/622:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/619:15
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2RM 970
Fri 8/522:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Tue 12/506:05
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Deal found 7/2RM 974
Sun 19/423:10
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 10m
Batik Air
Mon 27/406:20
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 25m
Batik Air
Deal found 9/2RM 978

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Seoul (SEL). 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 828

One-way from

RM 284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,029

Good round-trip deal

RM 840 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 413 or less
Jin Air
  • Jin Air
  • 26/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
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  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 218 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/5

00:05-06:20

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 14/5

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 923

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/4

23:10-05:20

Nonstop5h 10m

Incheon Intl

Mon 27/4

06:20-10:45

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 994

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

23:10-05:20

Nonstop5h 10m

Incheon Intl

Tue 23/6

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,041

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/5

00:05-06:20

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 14/5

19:10-23:30

Nonstop5h 20m

RM 1,080

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/3

01:30-11:40

1 stop9h 10m

Incheon Intl

Tue 31/3

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,139

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 14/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,155

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 14/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,175

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/4

00:30-06:50

Nonstop5h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sun 5/4

08:15-09:35

1 stop26h 20m

RM 1,175

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 13/3

06:50-22:15

1 stop16h 25m

RM 1,175

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/2

20:00-13:45

2 stops16h 45m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 26/2

15:40-19:00

2 stops28h 20m

RM 2,066

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 591). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 879). 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 BKI to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

The most flights from BKI to SEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul on Cheapflights.

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

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

Fuzhou (FOC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,153.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul, 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 25m.

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

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

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated 9 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jin Air, Jeju Air, andAirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1
Jeju Air
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
224 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
80 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
22 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. 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 Seoul?

    Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 5 outbound flights to Seoul per day from 5 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    AirAsia, Batik Air, and JAL can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in just under 5h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h. There are 3658 km between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Jin Air, at RM 491, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Jeju Air. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jin Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 183. AirAsia flights start at RM 315 while deals on Batik Air start at RM 368 one-way.

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

    Consider Jeju Air (87%), AirAsia (87%) or Korean Air (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.

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

    While on average a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul is generally RM 782, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 407. When looking at the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay RM 785 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 591). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 879). 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 5 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul. 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 491AverageRM 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 625AverageRM 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 631AverageRM 1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 659AverageRM 1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 677AverageRM 1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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