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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo from RM 771

BKI — TYO
29 Oct — 5 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

Wed 21/1001:15 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 27/1008:15 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 27/9RM 1,648
Tue 17/1101:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sat 28/1110:55 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 27/9RM 1,652
Wed 21/1001:15 -
1 stop23h 05m
Tue 27/1006:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/9RM 1,652
Sun 15/1101:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sat 28/1113:00 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 25/9RM 1,660
Fri 20/1101:30 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sat 28/1120:05 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 28/9RM 1,665
Sun 15/1101:30 -
1 stop18h 25m
Mon 23/1113:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 24/9RM 1,767
Mon 9/1123:55 -
1 stop9h 30m
Mon 16/1108:30 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 25/9RM 1,828
Tue 10/1107:35 -
1 stop16h 15m
Tue 17/1105:45 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 26/9RM 1,873
Tue 17/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Sat 28/1106:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 24/9RM 1,918
Sun 15/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Sun 29/1106:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 28/9RM 1,930
Sun 8/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Mon 16/1123:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 25/9RM 1,938
Sun 15/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Sat 28/1123:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 28/9RM 1,942

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

Round-trip from

RM 1,648

One-way from

RM 771

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,628
HK Express
  • HK Express
  • 21/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo
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18/10-31/12
  • 18/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/10

01:40-09:50

1 stop31h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 771

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/10

01:15-01:20

1 stop23h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 832

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/11

01:30-04:45

1 stop26h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 934
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/11

07:35-22:25

2 stops13h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,004

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/11

07:35-22:35

2 stops14h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,053

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21/10

01:15-20:40

1 stop18h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 27/10

08:15-00:35

1 stop17h 20m

RM 1,648

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

07:35-00:50

1 stop16h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 17/11

05:45-22:45

1 stop18h 00m

RM 1,873

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/11

01:30-22:45

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 28/11

06:35-00:35

1 stop19h 00m

RM 1,918

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - NRT Tokyo Narita

BKINRT

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21/10

11:00-20:50

1 stop32h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 26/10

12:05-00:30

1 stop13h 25m

RM 2,028

Kota KinabaluTokyo

BKI Kota Kinabalu - HND Tokyo Haneda

BKIHND

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/10

01:45-14:20

1 stop11h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 26/10

10:45-18:00

1 stop32h 15m

RM 2,183

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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

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 1,673). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,097). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo flights typically cost between RM 1,652 and RM 2,154 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 1,648 on HK Express (21 Oct–27 Oct).

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,396.

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

Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 28m.

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

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

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
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
244 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
HK Express
7.2
Good
47 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
336 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 3 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 11h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4088 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 HK Express. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,338 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Scoot, starting at RM 1,496 and RM 1,651 round-trip. Users have found that HK Express is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 1,673). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,097). 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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Scoot flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

Top 3 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
HK ExpressCheapestRM 1,338AverageRM 1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,496AverageRM 1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,651AverageRM 1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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