Cheap flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu from $143

In general, November 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 $211. The month of September is another great option to travel to Kota Kinabalu, with average flight prices from Seoul averaging around $216.

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Seoul. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $247. 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 Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $356. 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 morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu in the morning for as low as $287. 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 $325. 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 $258 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 $248 on momondo.

There are 2 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 and Jin Air are the most popular carriers operating from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia, Jeju Air and China Eastern 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 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kota Kinabalu. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 3 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 80% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

As of October 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.