Question 1

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

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Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 10m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,245. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo will take you 22h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4088 km.

Question 6

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is Philippines AirAsia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,067 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and China Eastern, starting at RM 1,240 and RM 1,388 round-trip. Users have found that Philippines AirAsia is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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The price you pay for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo (average of RM 294). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 546). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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China Southern, Jin Air and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 61% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 32 days in advance to save up to 41% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 32 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as RM 1,496, or RM 2,396 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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July can be a great time to fly to Tokyo from Kota Kinabalu with a flight ticket averaging about RM 1,738. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as RM 975. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 16

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 72% on airfare.

Question 17

What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo. 8 airlines have flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Tokyo per day.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo 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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	RM 1,332
One-way from	RM 580
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	RM 1,673
Good one-way deal	RM 1,593 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Philippines AirAsia	CheapestRM 1,067	AverageRM 1,206	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time53%	Search Philippines AirAsia flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 1,240	AverageRM 1,802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
China Eastern	CheapestRM 1,388	AverageRM 1,891	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Batik Air	CheapestRM 1,457	AverageRM 1,899	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
T'way Air	CheapestRM 1,554	AverageRM 1,724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%	Search T'way Air flights
China Southern	CheapestRM 1,584	AverageRM 2,575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Jin Air	CheapestRM 1,847	AverageRM 3,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Jin Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 2,138	AverageRM 2,491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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