Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea from RM 415

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — ICN
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Wed 20/500:35
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jin Air
Sun 24/519:15
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jin Air
Deal found 7/5RM 870
Sat 23/500:30
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Thu 28/519:10
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Deal found 10/5RM 940
Thu 28/500:35
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jin Air
Fri 29/519:15
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jin Air
Deal found 9/5RM 952
Thu 21/500:30
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Sat 23/519:10
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Deal found 7/5RM 968
Sat 23/500:30
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Sat 30/519:10
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Deal found 6/5RM 972
Thu 21/500:30
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Sat 30/519:10
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jeju Air
Deal found 7/5RM 976
Thu 21/500:35
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Jin Air
Tue 26/519:15
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 20m
Jin Air
Deal found 6/5RM 983
Fri 22/500:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
AirAsia
Fri 29/508:20
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 10m
AirAsia
Deal found 9/5RM 987
Fri 22/500:35
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/508:20
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5RM 1,011
Thu 22/1000:55
BKI
-
ICN
Nonstop5h 25m
AirAsia
Tue 27/1006:05
ICN
-
BKI
Nonstop5h 15m
AirAsia
Deal found 7/5RM 1,019
Wed 24/620:30
BKI
-
GMP
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/706:00
GMP
-
BKI
2 stops14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5RM 2,179
Sun 10/507:25
BKI
-
GMP
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:20
GMP
-
BKI
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5RM 2,190

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 870

One-way from

RM 415

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,078

Good round-trip deal

RM 798 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 597 or less
Jin Air
  • Jin Air
  • 20/5-24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
Jeju Air
  • Jeju Air
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (RM 732 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 181 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/5

00:35-06:55

Nonstop5h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/6

19:15-23:35

Nonstop5h 20m

RM 1,081

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

22:50-05:05

Nonstop5h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/11

11:35-11:05

1 stop24h 30m

RM 1,136

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/6

00:30-06:50

Nonstop5h 20m

Incheon Intl

Wed 1/7

19:10-23:30

Nonstop5h 20m

RM 1,344
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

00:55-07:20

Nonstop5h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/6

08:20-12:30

Nonstop5h 10m

RM 1,391

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 26/6

13:55-21:45

2 stops30h 50m

Incheon Intl

Tue 18/8

12:35-20:15

1 stop8h 40m

RM 1,544

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/6

01:30-11:55

1 stop9h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 9/6

11:55-00:30

2 stops37h 35m

RM 1,783

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

01:30-10:55

2 stops32h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 12/6

16:35-00:30

2 stops32h 55m

RM 1,826

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/6

01:30-12:10

2 stops33h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 13/6

08:30-00:30

2 stops17h 00m

RM 1,826

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/6

01:30-11:55

1 stop9h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 12/6

20:35-12:05

1 stop16h 30m

RM 1,877

Kota KinabaluIncheon

BKI - ICN

BKIICN

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

01:30-14:55

2 stops12h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 26/5

11:55-00:30

2 stops13h 35m

RM 1,928

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

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

The price you pay for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 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 South Korea?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea (average of RM 133). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 654). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea

Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

The most flights from BKI to KR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and South Korea have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 South Korea flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated 10 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea, such as Jin Air,Jeju Air, andAirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.9
8.6
Very Good

Crew

9.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.9

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    Located just 5.8 km from the city centre, Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Korea from Kota Kinabalu.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea can take about 5h 20m. Jeju Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 972. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and South Korea is about 3658 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea are Jin Air (RM 182), AirAsia (RM 283), and Batik Air (RM 366).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea on time: T'way Air (100%), Batik Air (93%), AirAsia (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea? While on average our users pay RM 990, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 504. The most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Incheon Intl), is priced around RM 1,019.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea 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 South Korea?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea (average of RM 133). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 654). 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 South Korea

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea. 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 10 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jin AirCheapestRM 493AverageRM 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Jeju AirCheapestRM 628AverageRM 1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 639AverageRM 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 673AverageRM 1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air BusanCheapestRM 761AverageRM 1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time94%
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T'way AirCheapestRM 880AverageRM 1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,379AverageRM 1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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