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Cheap flight deals from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu Starting at AU$161

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Kota Kinabalu, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Chiang Rai below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • CEI10:10
        24h 20m
        2 stops
        BKI11:30
        Mon, Mar 24|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Lion Air
        AU$161AU$346
        53% OFF
        53% OFF
        AU$346AU$161

        Choose Thai Lion Air flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Lion Air departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$161 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI08:50
        25h 40m
        2 stops
        BKI11:30
        Mon, Mar 24|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai AirAsia
        AU$179AU$346
        48% OFF
        48% OFF
        AU$346AU$179

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$179 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI08:30
        28h 45m
        2 stops
        BKI14:15
        Thu, Mar 13|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Vietjet Air
        AU$182AU$346
        47% OFF
        47% OFF
        AU$346AU$182

        Choose Thai Vietjet Air flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Vietjet Air departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$182 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI18:45
        28h 40m
        2 stops
        BKI00:25
        Thu, Mar 13|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai AirAsia
        AU$185
        AU$185

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$185 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI14:25
        20h 5m
        2 stops
        BKI11:30
        Mon, Mar 24|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Airways
        AU$190
        AU$190

        Choose Thai Airways flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Airways departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$190 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI10:10
        34h 20m
        2 stops
        BKI21:30
        Thu, Mar 13|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Lion Air
        AU$194
        AU$194

        Choose Thai Lion Air flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Lion Air departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$194 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI14:25
        30h 5m
        2 stops
        BKI21:30
        Thu, Mar 13|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Airways
        AU$206
        AU$206

        Choose Thai Airways flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Airways departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$206 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI11:15
        23h 15m
        2 stops
        BKI11:30
        Mon, Mar 24|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Vietjet Air
        AU$218
        AU$218

        Choose Thai Vietjet Air flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Vietjet Air departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$218 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI21:30
        23h
        2 stops
        BKI21:30
        Sun, May 4|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai AirAsia
        AU$263
        AU$263

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Sun, May 4, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$263 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI10:15
        23h 15m
        2 stops
        BKI10:30
        Sun, May 4|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Lion Air
        AU$272
        AU$272

        Choose Thai Lion Air flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Lion Air departs from Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport on Sun, May 4, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$272 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        BKI02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Chiang Rai - Kota Kinabalu|Thai Lion Air
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Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu flight time & flight schedules

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  1. DD101

    Nokair Airline

    08:00

    CEI

    1.3h

    09:15

    DMK

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  2. AK887

    AirAsia

    16:00

    DMK

    2.3h

    19:20

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  3. AK5120

    AirAsia

    23:40

    KUL

    2.7h

    02:20

    BKI

    S-T-T-S

  4. VZ131

    Thai Vietjet Air

    08:30

    CEI

    1.3h

    09:50

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  5. AK889

    AirAsia

    20:20

    DMK

    2.2h

    23:30

    KUL

    SMT-TFS

  6. AK5108

    AirAsia

    06:05

    KUL

    2.6h

    08:40

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  7. VZ131

    Thai Vietjet Air

    08:30

    CEI

    1.3h

    09:50

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  8. AK887

    AirAsia

    16:00

    DMK

    2.3h

    19:20

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  9. AK5120

    AirAsia

    23:40

    KUL

    2.7h

    02:20

    BKI

    S-T-T-S

  10. FD3200

    Thai AirAsia

    09:00

    CEI

    1.3h

    10:15

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
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  11. AK887

    AirAsia

    16:00

    DMK

    2.3h

    19:20

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  12. AK5120

    AirAsia

    23:40

    KUL

    2.7h

    02:20

    BKI

    S-T-T-S

  13. SL533

    Thai Lion Air

    10:15

    CEI

    1.3h

    11:30

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
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  14. AK889

    AirAsia

    20:20

    DMK

    2.2h

    23:30

    KUL

    SMT-TFS

  15. AK5108

    AirAsia

    06:05

    KUL

    2.6h

    08:40

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  16. TG131

    Thai Airways

    10:25

    CEI

    1.5h

    11:55

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  17. AK889

    AirAsia

    20:20

    DMK

    2.2h

    23:30

    KUL

    SMT-TFS

  18. AK5108

    AirAsia

    06:05

    KUL

    2.6h

    08:40

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  19. VZ139

    Thai Vietjet Air

    12:30

    CEI

    1.4h

    13:55

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  20. TR617

    Scoot

    20:00

    BKK

    3.2h

    00:10

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  21. TR490

    Scoot

    09:00

    SIN

    2.5h

    11:30

    BKI

    SM-W-F-

  22. TG133

    Thai Airways

    13:40

    CEI

    1.5h

    15:10

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  23. TR617

    Scoot

    20:00

    BKK

    3.2h

    00:10

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  24. TR490

    Scoot

    09:00

    SIN

    2.5h

    11:30

    BKI

    SM-W-F-

  25. DD107

    Nokair Airline

    19:45

    CEI

    1.3h

    21:00

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  26. AK889

    AirAsia

    20:20

    DMK

    2.2h

    23:30

    KUL

    SMT-TFS

  27. AK5108

    AirAsia

    06:05

    KUL

    2.6h

    08:40

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  28. FD3206

    Thai AirAsia

    21:30

    CEI

    1.3h

    22:45

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  29. FD311

    Thai AirAsia

    07:05

    DMK

    2.2h

    10:15

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  30. OD1006

    Batik Air Malaysia

    19:00

    KUL

    2.5h

    21:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu?

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Kota Kinabalu from Chiang Rai have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$408.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu

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Flight Info | Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu

Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelFebruary
Flight distance2,341.03 km
Popular airlineThai AirAsia

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