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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul from RM 389

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SEL
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul are usually found in April or November, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 7 November 2025.

Fri 5/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1207:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11RM 753
Thu 13/1123:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1106:20ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11RM 769
Fri 14/1122:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11RM 786
Thu 20/1123:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1106:20ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11RM 840
Sun 7/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mBatik Air
Thu 11/1206:20ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 7/11RM 891
Thu 6/1123:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Mon 10/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 4/11RM 895
Wed 5/1100:05BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11RM 907
Fri 21/1122:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11RM 924
Thu 18/1223:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Mon 22/1207:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 7/11RM 932
Wed 12/1123:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Fri 21/1107:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 6/11RM 949
Wed 19/1122:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mBatik Air
Sun 23/1106:50ICN - BKI
1 stop10h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 4/11RM 1,003

Cheap 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 753

One-way from

RM 389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 824

Good round-trip deal

RM 800 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 446 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 5/12-9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
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T'way Air
  • T'way Air
  • 12/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (RM 868 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 186 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (SEL).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (SEL).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/12

01:30-07:40

Nonstop5h 10m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/12

07:35-19:55

1 stop13h 20m

RM 1,054

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 21/11

22:25-04:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Incheon Intl

Tue 25/11

06:50-21:30

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,129

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/2

23:40-05:55

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/2

21:50-00:30

1 stop27h 40m

RM 1,267

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 21/11

11:05-06:20

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 25/11

07:00-11:15

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,271

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/4

11:00-05:50

1 stop17h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 23/4

06:20-10:45

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 1,279

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/1

23:40-05:55

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 8/1

02:20-00:30

1 stop23h 10m

RM 1,430

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/4

12:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 21/4

11:15-00:30

2 stops14h 15m

RM 4,808

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/11

01:05-07:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 401

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/11

23:40-05:55

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 435

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/1

23:40-05:55

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 510

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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 31 October 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 590). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 790). 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 7 November 2025.

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 7 November 2025.

The most flights from BKI to SEL are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 39% 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.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 645.

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 7 November 2025.
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
8.7
Very Good
20 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.3
Jin Air
8.7
Very Good
20 reviews
Jin Air
8.7
Very Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.3
Jeju Air
7.7
Good
34 reviews
Jin Air
8.7
Very Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.3
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
Jin Air
8.7
Very Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.3
Batik Air
5.8
Fair
74 reviews
Jin Air
8.7
Very Good
20 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.3

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 3 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 popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Seoul flight route?

    The Kota Kinabalu to Seoul flight path was viewed by 2,306 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Batik Air can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 3658 km between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul. All flights are typically direct.

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

    AirAsia, at RM 646, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jin Air and Jeju Air. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul for 36% 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 T'way Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 401. AirAsia flights start at RM 435 while deals on Jin Air start at RM 544 one-way.

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

    Consider AirAsia (90%), T'way Air (80%) or Jeju Air (78%) 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 704, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 325. When looking at the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay RM 769 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 590). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 790). 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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Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul on these airlines

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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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 646AverageRM 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Jin AirCheapestRM 667AverageRM 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 670AverageRM 1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 718AverageRM 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 743AverageRM 1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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