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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo from RM 712

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — TYO
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Thu 5/301:30
BKI
-
NRT
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/308:50
NRT
-
BKI
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1RM 1,308
Sat 7/301:30
BKI
-
HND
1 stop22h 15m
HK Express
Sun 15/306:35
HND
-
BKI
1 stop18h 55m
HK Express
Deal found 22/1RM 1,320
Wed 15/401:15
BKI
-
NRT
1 stop17h 30m
HK Express
Thu 23/408:00
NRT
-
BKI
1 stop17h 30m
HK Express
Deal found 21/1RM 1,348
Sun 12/401:15
BKI
-
NRT
1 stop17h 30m
HK Express
Fri 17/408:00
NRT
-
BKI
1 stop17h 30m
HK Express
Deal found 21/1RM 1,376
Sun 12/401:15
BKI
-
HND
1 stop26h 40m
HK Express
Thu 16/401:00
HND
-
BKI
1 stop24h 30m
HK Express
Deal found 21/1RM 1,376
Thu 5/301:30
BKI
-
NRT
1 stop16h 35m
HK Express
Fri 13/320:55
NRT
-
BKI
1 stop28h 35m
HK Express
Deal found 19/1RM 1,384
Mon 14/901:15
BKI
-
HND
1 stop23h 05m
HK Express
Mon 21/906:35
HND
-
BKI
1 stop18h 55m
HK Express
Deal found 21/1RM 1,441
Wed 16/920:30
BKI
-
HND
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/906:35
HND
-
BKI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1RM 1,445
Mon 14/901:15
BKI
-
NRT
1 stop17h 30m
HK Express
Mon 21/908:00
NRT
-
BKI
1 stop17h 30m
HK Express
Deal found 21/1RM 1,482
Thu 5/301:30
BKI
-
HND
1 stop22h 15m
HK Express
Fri 13/306:35
HND
-
BKI
1 stop18h 55m
HK Express
Deal found 20/1RM 1,498
Wed 16/916:30
BKI
-
NRT
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/908:00
NRT
-
BKI
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1RM 1,510
Thu 5/301:30
BKI
-
HND
1 stop22h 15m
HK Express
Wed 11/306:35
HND
-
BKI
1 stop18h 55m
HK Express
Deal found 20/1RM 1,530

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tokyo (TYO). 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,308

One-way from

RM 712

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

RM 1,980

Good one-way deal

RM 1,534 or less
Scoot
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  • 5/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo
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  • 26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (RM 924 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
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Price

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

01:30-00:45

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 15/3

06:35-00:30

1 stop18h 55m

RM 1,320

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/4

01:15-04:55

1 stop26h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 16/4

01:00-00:30

1 stop24h 30m

RM 1,376

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

01:30-19:05

1 stop16h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/3

09:30-19:55

2 stops35h 25m

RM 1,530

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

01:30-00:45

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/3

06:35-00:30

1 stop18h 55m

RM 1,530

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 13/4

09:45-22:35

3 stops35h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 17/4

06:35-16:25

1 stop10h 50m

RM 1,615

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/4

06:00-15:30

2 stops32h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 24/4

21:35-16:25

1 stop19h 50m

RM 1,640

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - HND

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/5

01:15-22:55

1 stop20h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/5

02:15-08:45

1 stop31h 30m

RM 1,676

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/4

01:45-20:30

2 stops17h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 19/4

21:40-01:20

2 stops28h 40m

RM 1,680

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/4

06:00-15:30

3 stops32h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 23/4

08:00-16:25

1 stop9h 25m

RM 1,680

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI - NRT

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 13/4

09:45-06:40

1 stop19h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 19/4

08:15-08:45

1 stop25h 30m

RM 1,692

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

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 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo (average of RM 810). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,550). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo?

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,221.

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

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

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

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, 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 1h 30m.

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 47 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo flights?

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andHK Express from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
HK Express
7.2
Good
43 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
Philippines AirAsia
6.7
Okay
120 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
315 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?

    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. 7 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.

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

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo will take you 19h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4142 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    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 1,028 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and HK Express, starting at RM 1,194 and RM 1,328 round-trip. Users have found that Philippines AirAsia is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 478 on Philippines AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from RM 684 and T'way Air from RM 854 one-way.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo (average of RM 810). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,550). 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 7 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo. 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippines AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,028AverageRM 1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,194AverageRM 1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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HK ExpressCheapestRM 1,328AverageRM 1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,365AverageRM 1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,403AverageRM 1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,664AverageRM 2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 1,953AverageRM 2,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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