Cheap flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu from $72

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $156. The month of June is another great option to travel to Kota Kinabalu, with average flight prices from Seoul averaging around $167.

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $204. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $296. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon for as low as $218. 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 $286. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Incheon Intl to Kota Kinabalu for the best Seoul - Kota Kinabalu flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around $222 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul for as low as $162 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jeju Air is the most popular carrier operating from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia, T'way Air and Batik Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul according to our data. AirAsia is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kota Kinabalu. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu is 1 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00AM, with 69% of daily flights leaving at noon.

As of March 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 29% of flights taking off on this day.