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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul from RM 489

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SEL
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul are usually found in November or May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 April 2026.

Wed 3/600:30
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/608:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4RM 824
Tue 10/1122:50
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1107:35
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 875
Sun 18/1000:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1008:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 911
Sun 5/712:15
BKI
-
ICN
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 935
Sat 6/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/608:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 959
Tue 30/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 971
Fri 26/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 995
Sun 31/500:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/608:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4RM 1,018
Wed 24/600:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/708:15
ICN
-
BKI
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4RM 1,022
Thu 16/407:45
BKI
-
GMP
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/406:45
GMP
-
BKI
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 2,109
Wed 15/407:45
BKI
-
GMP
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/406:45
GMP
-
BKI
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4RM 2,236
Tue 14/401:30
BKI
-
GMP
1 stop17h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 20/412:00
GMP
-
BKI
1 stop13h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/4RM 2,868

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 824

One-way from

RM 489

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 867

Good round-trip deal

RM 969 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 513 or less
3/6-8/6
  • 3/6-8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
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Jeju Air
  • Jeju Air
  • 10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Seoul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (RM 863 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 199 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/5

01:30-15:10

1 stop12h 40m

Incheon Intl

Mon 18/5

06:50-00:30

2 stops42h 40m

RM 1,695

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

11:50-05:50

1 stop17h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 18/5

06:20-10:45

Nonstop5h 25m

RM 1,719
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/6

17:15-07:00

1 stop12h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sat 20/6

08:20-12:30

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,743

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/6

01:30-14:55

2 stops12h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sat 20/6

11:55-00:30

2 stops13h 35m

RM 2,013

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

10:30-05:50

1 stop18h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 15/5

06:50-10:30

1 stop28h 40m

RM 2,148

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/7

00:25-17:10

1 stop15h 45m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 4/7

16:40-23:25

1 stop7h 45m

RM 3,008

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/4

01:30-19:50

1 stop17h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 10/5

12:00-00:30

1 stop13h 30m

RM 3,600

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/5

01:30-19:50

1 stop17h 20m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 12/5

20:50-00:30

1 stop28h 40m

RM 4,185

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/6

19:05-17:55

2 stops21h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 12/6

12:05-10:45

2 stops23h 40m

RM 5,721

Kota KinabaluSeoul

BKI - GMP

BKIGMP

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/5

19:05-21:15

2 stops25h 10m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 10/5

12:05-21:35

2 stops34h 30m

RM 5,848

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seoul from Kota Kinabalu with our price prediction graph.
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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 3 April 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 585). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 871). 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 April 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 April 2026.

The most flights from BKI to SEL are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 45% 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 1,163.

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 April 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
23 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2
Jeju Air
7.6
Good
37 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
231 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Jin Air
8.6
Very Good
23 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2

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 2 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?

    China Eastern, Batik Air, and Asiana Airlines can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in just under 12h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 20m. 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 500, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jeju Air and AirAsia. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul for 48% 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 185. AirAsia flights start at RM 318 while deals on Batik Air start at RM 372 one-way.

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

    Consider Jeju Air (97%), Batik Air (96%) or Korean Air (94%) 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 871, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 477. When looking at the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay RM 983 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul (average of RM 585). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 871). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 500AverageRM 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 637AverageRM 1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 650AverageRM 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 684AverageRM 1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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T'way AirCheapestRM 707AverageRM 1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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