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390€ Find Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kota Kinabalu departing on 15.11.. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
769 €
Typical prices: 922 €-744 €
China Eastern
Sun 21.6.Wed 24.6.
FRA - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
390 €
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15.11.
FRA - BKI • 2 stops
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, 21. Jun - Wed, 24. Jun
China Eastern Logo
14:30 - 0:30
FRA
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BKI
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 - 6:05
BKI
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FRA
34h 35m
1 stop
769 €China Eastern
Mon, 22. Jun - Wed, 24. Jun
China Eastern Logo
14:30 - 0:30
FRA
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BKI
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 - 6:05
BKI
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FRA
34h 35m
1 stop
801 €China Eastern
Sun, 21. Jun - Thu, 25. Jun
China Eastern Logo
14:30 - 0:30
FRA
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BKI
28h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 - 6:05
BKI
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FRA
34h 35m
1 stop
811 €China Eastern
Thu, 19. Nov - Thu, 26. Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 0:55
MUC
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BKI
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 13:25
BKI
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MUC
31h 25m
2 stops
815 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1. Sep - Fri, 18. Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 10:00
FRA
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BKI
30h 05m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:55
BKI
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FRA
35h 55m
2 stops
824 €Etihad Airways
Sun, 21. Jun - Thu, 25. Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 3:35
FRA
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BKI
31h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 10:40
BKI
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FRA
28h 55m
2 stops
833 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1. Sep - Thu, 17. Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 10:00
FRA
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BKI
30h 05m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:55
BKI
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FRA
35h 55m
2 stops
841 €Etihad Airways
Thu, 27. Aug - Sun, 6. Sep
China Southern Logo
14:05 - 18:20
FRA
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BKI
22h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:20 - 17:20
BKI
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FRA
28h 00m
2 stops
852 €China Southern
Thu, 26. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:25 - 18:20
MUC
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BKI
19h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 6:55
BKI
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MUC
21h 50m
2 stops
937 €Qatar Airways
Thu, 19. Nov - Mon, 23. Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:10
DUS
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BKI
37h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 7:10
BKI
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DUS
22h 05m
2 stops
940 €Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is September, where tickets cost 729 € on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of tickets from Germany is 1.008 € and 968 € respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of 729 €.

Good to know – Book Cheap Kota Kinabalu Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight390 €
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

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FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Kota Kinabalu city centre from Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    Kota Kinabalu is served by Kota Kinabalu Airport, also commonly referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl. The airport code is BKI.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Reviews of the top airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Germany to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 153 reviews
7,9Boarding
7,2Entertainment
7,7Comfort
8,1Crew
7,3Food
Airline reviews

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
CAN - LAX
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Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

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

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

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.

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

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

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

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