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Cheap flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu from $86

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Jeju Air Logo
7:50 pm - 12:30 am
ICN
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BKI
5h 40mnonstop
Jeju Air Logo
1:30 am - 7:40 am
BKI
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ICN
5h 10mnonstop
$190Jeju Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 18
Jeju Air Logo
7:50 pm - 12:30 am
ICN
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BKI
5h 40mnonstop
Jeju Air Logo
1:30 am - 7:40 am
BKI
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ICN
5h 10mnonstop
$194Jeju Air
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12
AirAsia Logo
6:05 am - 10:20 am
ICN
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BKI
5h 15mnonstop
AirAsia Logo
10:50 pm - 5:05 am
BKI
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ICN
5h 15mnonstop
$201AirAsia
Wed, May 20 - Sat, Jun 6
Jeju Air Logo
7:50 pm - 12:30 am
ICN
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BKI
5h 40mnonstop
Jeju Air Logo
1:30 am - 7:40 am
BKI
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ICN
5h 10mnonstop
$203Jeju Air
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
Jeju Air Logo
7:50 pm - 12:30 am
ICN
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BKI
5h 40mnonstop
Jeju Air Logo
1:30 am - 7:40 am
BKI
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ICN
5h 10mnonstop
$205Jeju Air
Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 24
AirAsia Logo
6:05 am - 10:20 am
ICN
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BKI
5h 15mnonstop
AirAsia Logo
10:50 pm - 5:05 am
BKI
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ICN
5h 15mnonstop
$219AirAsia
Sun, May 17 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 11:40 pm
GMP
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BKI
8h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 10:10 pm
BKI
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GMP
11h 50m2 stops
$601Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 am
GMP
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BKI
13h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 7:50 pm
BKI
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GMP
17h 20m1 stop
$729China Eastern
Wed, May 20 - Fri, Jun 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 8:00 am
GMP
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BKI
14h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 2:00 pm
BKI
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GMP
11h 15m2 stops
$824Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 4
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 am
GMP
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BKI
13h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 7:50 pm
BKI
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GMP
17h 20m1 stop
$829China Eastern
Sat, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 4

Jeju Air flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Jeju Air deals on Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Jeju Air
Mar 15
ICN7:50 pmIncheon Intl
5h 40m
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Mar 18
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
5h 10m
ICN7:40 amIncheon Intl
$190
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Jeju Air
Mar 7
ICN7:50 pmIncheon Intl
5h 40m
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Mar 12
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
5h 10m
ICN7:40 amIncheon Intl
$194
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Jeju Air
Mar 14
ICN7:50 pmIncheon Intl
5h 40m
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Mar 18
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
5h 10m
ICN7:40 amIncheon Intl
$203
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AirAsia flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Our best AirAsia deals on Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
AirAsia
May 20
ICN6:05 amIncheon Intl
5h 15m
BKI10:20 amKota Kinabalu
Jun 6
BKI10:50 pmKota Kinabalu
5h 15m
ICN5:05 amIncheon Intl
$201
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AirAsia
May 17
ICN6:05 amIncheon Intl
5h 15m
BKI10:20 amKota Kinabalu
Jun 1
BKI10:50 pmKota Kinabalu
5h 15m
ICN5:05 amIncheon Intl
$219
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AirAsia
May 19
ICN6:05 amIncheon Intl
5h 15m
BKI10:20 amKota Kinabalu
Jun 2
BKI10:50 pmKota Kinabalu
5h 15m
ICN5:05 amIncheon Intl
$221
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 3/15

7:50 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/18

1:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$190

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/7

7:50 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

1:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$194

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/20

6:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/6

10:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$201

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sat 3/14

7:50 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/18

1:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$203

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Mon 12/22

7:50 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/24

1:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$205

IncheonKota Kinabalu

ICN - BKI

ICNBKI

Incheon Intl

Sun 5/17

6:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/1

10:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$219

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 1/24

4:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1/31

9:20 am-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$601

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 5/20

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/5

1:30 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$729

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 12/27

6:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops14h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/4

1:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$824

SeoulKota Kinabalu

GMP - BKI

GMPBKI

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 12/27

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/4

1:30 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$829

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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 $147. The month of June is another great option to travel to Kota Kinabalu, with average flight prices from Seoul averaging around $167.

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

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 $202. 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 Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $285. 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon for as low as $230. 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 $265. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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

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 $232 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 $176 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flights?

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.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flights are approximately 33% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Seoul to Kota Kinabalu (SEL to BKI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$232

Fastest flight time

5h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

1 airport
The best flight deal from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $232
The fastest flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu takes 5h 15m
Direct flights go from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu every day.
There is 1 airport in Kota Kinabalu. From Seoul there are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
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  • How far is Seoul to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    Seoul and Kota Kinabalu are 2285.8 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Seoul 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

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T'way AirPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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AirAsiaPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
6.8
222 reviews
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  • AirAsia Flights From Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

    Across 7 AirAsia flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu this week, the average price was $262, with the best AirAsia deals starting from $151 round-trip. 222 users have rated AirAsia on momondo, with an average score of 6.8/10.

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Yes. All flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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