Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from $84

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Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$171Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$175Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$176Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
-
MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$180Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Jul 12 - Wed, Jul 15
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$181Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$182Philippines AirAsia
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
Philippines AirAsia Logo
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
MNL
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BKI
2h 15mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
6:55 pm - 8:55 pm
BKI
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MNL
2h 00mnonstop
$185Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$189Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 26
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$192Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 26
Philippines AirAsia Logo
11:10 pm - 1:20 am
MNL
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BKI
2h 10mnonstop
Philippines AirAsia Logo
1:45 am - 3:55 am
BKI
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MNL
2h 10mnonstop
$193Philippines AirAsia
Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 26

Philippines AirAsia flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Philippines AirAsia deals on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Philippines AirAsia
Oct 9
MNL11:10 pmManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10m
BKI1:20 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 11
BKI1:45 amKota Kinabalu
2h 10m
MNL3:55 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$171
Philippines AirAsia
Jun 12
MNL11:10 pmManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10m
BKI1:20 amKota Kinabalu
Jun 14
BKI1:45 amKota Kinabalu
2h 10m
MNL3:55 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$175
Philippines AirAsia
Jun 12
MNL11:10 pmManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
2h 10m
BKI1:20 amKota Kinabalu
Jun 14
BKI1:45 amKota Kinabalu
2h 10m
MNL3:55 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$176

Cathay Pacific flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
May 7
MNL10:50 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
13h 40m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
May 8
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
15h 15m
1 stop
MNL4:30 pmManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$566
Cathay Pacific
May 7
MNL8:00 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
May 8
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
23h 00m
1 stop
MNL12:15 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$610
Cathay Pacific
May 7
MNL10:50 amManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
13h 40m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
May 8
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
21h 40m
1 stop
MNL10:55 pmManila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$611

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ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/9

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/11

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$171

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 6/12

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/14

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$175

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 6/12

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/14

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$176

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/12

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/15

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$180

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/10

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/17

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$181

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/10

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/17

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$182
Quickest round-trip

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/25

4:15 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/1

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$185

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/19

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/26

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$189

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/19

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/26

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$192

ManilaKota Kinabalu

MNL - BKI

MNLBKI

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/19

11:10 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/26

1:45 am-3:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$193

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $86. The month of August is another great option to travel to Kota Kinabalu, with average flight prices from Manila averaging around $87.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Manila. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $85. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $116. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon for as low as $107. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Kota Kinabalu are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $116. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around $107 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from Manila for as low as $90 on momondo.

How have Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Manila to Kota Kinabalu (MNL to BKI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$65

Fastest flight time

14h 15m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from Manila in the past 72 hours is $65. The best round-trip flight deal from Manila to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $205.
The fastest flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu takes 14h 15m
Direct flights go from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Philippines AirAsia.
There is 1 airport in Kota Kinabalu. From Manila there are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

  • How far is Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Kota Kinabalu is 682.5 mi. Typically, this will take 14h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

  • What is the most popular airline from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Best airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

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Philippines AirAsiaPriceFrom $82Free CancellationRating
6.8
126 reviews
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  • Philippines AirAsia Flights From Manila to Kota Kinabalu

    Philippines AirAsia is one of the most popular airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, operating 4 flights/week on average for this route. A good Philippines AirAsia flight deal for Manila to Kota Kinabalu starts from $82 round-trip, up to an average price of $112. Our users have rated Philippines AirAsia at 6.8/10.

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