How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya?

There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya in 4h 20m. Fly via Royal Brunei Airlines or Scoot to get the fastest option. There are 1522 km between Kota Kinabalu and Surabaya. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 294. Another option worth looking into is Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 757 round trip. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Surabaya ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Surabaya when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Surabaya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to SUB?

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

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

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Deal found 29/9RM 955

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Deal found 3/10RM 1,025

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1 stop26h 20m

Deal found 1/10RM 1,033

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Sat 28/1105:55 -

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Deal found 30/9RM 1,049

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Deal found 29/9RM 1,057

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Deal found 28/9RM 1,078

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Deal found 28/9RM 1,094

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Fri 27/1105:55 -

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Deal found 29/9RM 1,102

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Round-trip from	RM 935
One-way from	RM 543
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	RM 935

Royal Brunei Airlines
19/11-28/11
2 total stops
16h 30m total
Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya

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13/10-31/12
1 total stop
7h 15m total
Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (RM 915 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 207 potential savings vs. average return price).

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BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/11

08:05-11:00

1 stop27h 55m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 621

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/10

15:20-18:30

1 stop28h 10m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 625

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Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/10

06:00-12:55

1 stop7h 55m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 637

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/10

11:00-23:30

1 stop13h 30m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 682

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/10

18:45-09:50

2 stops16h 05m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 743

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/11

18:55-09:00

2 stops15h 05m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 808

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/11

16:55-20:15

1 stop4h 20m

Surabaya Juanda

Sat 28/11

05:55-19:05

1 stop12h 10m

RM 935

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/12

23:25-18:30

1 stop20h 05m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 9/12

10:00-18:20

1 stop7h 20m

RM 1,025

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/12

23:25-18:30

1 stop20h 05m

Surabaya Juanda

Wed 9/12

19:30-22:50

1 stop26h 20m

RM 1,033

Kota KinabaluSurabaya

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SUB Surabaya Juanda

BKISUB

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/11

15:45-11:00

2 stops20h 15m

Surabaya Juanda

Sat 28/11

15:50-13:55

1 stop21h 05m

RM 1,306

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya on Cheapflights.

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

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 792.

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

Flights via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 10m.

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 44m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Surabaya

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot 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

320 reviews

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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

320 reviews

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320 reviews

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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

336 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

320 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya?
There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya in 4h 20m. Fly via Royal Brunei Airlines or Scoot to get the fastest option. There are 1522 km between Kota Kinabalu and Surabaya. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 294. Another option worth looking into is Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 757 round trip. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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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Scoot	CheapestRM 294	AverageRM 757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Surabaya on Cheapflights.

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

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 792.

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Flights via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 10m.

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 44m.

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