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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya

BKI — SUB
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Surabaya (SUB). 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 21 January 2026.

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

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya on Cheapflights.

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

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

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 771.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 48m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya, 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 3h 03m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Surabaya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Surabaya. 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 Surabaya. Reviews last updated 21 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, andBatik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Surabaya, with prices starting at RM 292. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at RM 586 and RM 708, respectively. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 272. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya. 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 292AverageRM 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 586AverageRM 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 708AverageRM 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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