Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul from RM 422

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SEL
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
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 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 30 December 2025.

Wed 31/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/102:20ICN - BKI
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12RM 1,318
Wed 31/1222:25BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/110:15ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12RM 1,391
Mon 29/1219:00BKI - ICN
1 stop23h 00mXiamenAir
Wed 31/1220:05ICN - BKI
1 stop22h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/12RM 1,695
Mon 29/1201:30BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mJeju Air
Sat 3/119:50ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 40mJeju Air
Deal found 29/12RM 1,740
Sun 28/1201:30BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/120:05ICN - BKI
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12RM 1,805
Mon 29/1223:40BKI - ICN
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Wed 31/1207:00ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 28/12RM 1,837
Tue 30/1216:20BKI - ICN
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/119:50ICN - BKI
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12RM 1,841

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 929

One-way from

RM 422

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 1,606

Good round-trip deal

RM 895 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 491 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 26/2-3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (RM 1,106 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 224 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (SEL).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (SEL).

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Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/3

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 965

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 27/4

06:05-10:20

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 977

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

11:45-05:25

1 stop16h 40m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/2

07:35-01:20

1 stop18h 45m

RM 1,095

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/2

06:00-06:20

2 stops23h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-23:05

Nonstop5h 35m

RM 1,099

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 22/3

21:50-00:30

1 stop27h 40m

RM 1,103

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 1/4

16:45-18:20

1 stop26h 35m

RM 1,156

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/1

09:20-18:25

1 stop8h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sun 1/2

07:35-01:20

1 stop18h 45m

RM 1,164

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/2

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,184

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

02:20-08:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-14:30

Nonstop5h 15m

RM 1,188

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/4

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sun 26/4

06:50-21:30

1 stop15h 40m

RM 1,192

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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 26 December 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 612). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 884). 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 30 December 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 30 December 2025.

The most flights from BKI to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 1,185.

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 30 December 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.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.9

Entertainment

7.5
8.6
Very Good

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 4 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?

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

    AirAsia and China Eastern can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 05m. 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 505, 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 188. AirAsia flights start at RM 325 while deals on Batik Air start at RM 379 one-way.

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

    Consider Korean Air (100%), Jin Air (100%) or AirAsia (85%) 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 937, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 394. When looking at the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay RM 710 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 612). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 884). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 619AverageRM 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 638AverageRM 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 649AverageRM 1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 697AverageRM 1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 721AverageRM 1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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