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Cheapest return flight
527 €
Typical prices: 745 €-1.156 €
China Southern
Wed 21.11.Tue 27.11.
FRA - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
357 €
Typical prices: 494 €-709 €
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28.1.
HHN - BKI • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Sat, 21. Nov - Fri, 27. Nov
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 18:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 6:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
527 €China Southern
Thu, 19. Nov - Thu, 26. Nov
China Southern Logo
13:05 - 18:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 55m2 stops Shenyang Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 17:40BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Urumqi
528 €China Southern
Sat, 21. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 18:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
23h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 6:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
611 €China Southern
Fri, 4. Dec - Thu, 10. Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 0:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
28h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Hong Kong Intl
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1:30 - 18:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
23h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
676 €Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov
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20:10 - 11:10FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 00m2 stops Vienna Intl Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 6:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
699 €Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21. Nov - Fri, 27. Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 11:10FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
33h 40m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Vienna Intl Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 6:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
719 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 0:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
27h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 - 5:45BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
35h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
728 €China Eastern
Tue, 16. Mar - Mon, 5. Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
8:40 - 0:55MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-BKI Kota Kinabalu
33h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
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12:40 - 7:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
24h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
926 €Qatar Airways
Mon, 22. Mar - Mon, 5. Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
8:40 - 0:55MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-BKI Kota Kinabalu
33h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:30 - 7:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
25h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
926 €Qatar Airways
Thu, 4. Mar - Mon, 8. Mar
China Eastern Logo
13:35 - 0:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-BKI Kota Kinabalu
27h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 - 5:45BKI  Kota Kinabalu-FRA Frankfurt am Main
35h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
2.230 €China Eastern
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kota Kinabalu is the cheapest route at 527 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a return flight from Germany to Kota Kinabalu costs 930 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport average 767 €, while Munich runs a bit higher at 976 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu at 873 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at 1.059 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu with an average price of 692 € return.
•December (1.379 €) and July (1.212 €) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Afternoon flights to Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest at 847 € return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at 1.128 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights under 745 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kota Kinabalu at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Frankfurt am Main Airport 637 €
•Stuttgart 681 €.

Key details for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

357 €
Beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 118% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kota Kinabalu, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Kota Kinabalu is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 745 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu are from Frankfurt am Main, starting at 527 € return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kota Kinabalu?

    Lufthansa operates the most flights from Germany to Kota Kinabalu at 0 per week, while China Eastern is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to Kota Kinabalu. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Kota Kinabalu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Kota Kinabalu, a good return fare is around 745 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kota Kinabalu in May. Return fares historically average 692 €, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to 281 € on a return flight. Midday flights to Kota Kinabalu average 847 € compared to 1.128 € for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
China SouthernOverall score based on 184 reviews
8,2Crew
7,0Entertainment
7,2Food
7,8Boarding
7,6Comfort
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Excellent service from the staff always!!!! Very professional staff! Thanks for the hot tea that I needed throughout the flight I had a problem with my entertainment screen, the movie kept restarting. Overall, a great flight and I would fly China Southern again ! Great Job 👏

10,0 ExcellentJonathan, Oct 2026
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Excellent service from the staff always!!!! Very professional staff! Thanks for the hot tea that I needed throughout the flight I had a problem with my entertainment screen, the movie kept restarting. Overall, a great flight and I would fly China Southern again ! Great Job 👏

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Had some luggage loading delays but it was still a good experience

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Ordinary Indian food... Not great. Limited movie and TV selection

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

Good selection of drinks. Meet was fatty unfortunately on Qatar.

Never got the chance to get on the plane as my inbound flight was delayed and the staff of qatar airways denied any help or support

I didn’t expect American Airlines. I excepted QTAR AIR LINES. From KAYAK we are booking so in the kayak site it showed qathar air lines but operating American Airlines. I don’t like .

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

2 hours delay on the 1st plane out of the day!!!!!

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