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Find cheap airlines flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, including AirAsia,Philippines AirAsia,and .
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Cheap flight deals from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Find direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AED 90 or round-trip tickets from AED 224.

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Flight Info | Manila to Kota Kinabalu

The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is about 1,097.5 km. It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular month to Kota Kinabalu is June. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 90
Cheapest return ticket price AED 224
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,097.5 km
Average flight time 2 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to book the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is between Jul 27 and Aug 3. One-way ticket prices start at AED 89 according to our flight calendar.

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  • Jul

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  • 6 13
  • 13 20
  • 20 27

  • Aug

    27 3
  • 3 10
  • 10 17
  • 17 24
  • 24 31

  • Sep

    31 7
  • 7 14
  • 14 21
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Manila 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 Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,049.

  • How long does it take to fly from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    It takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Philippines AirAsia.

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

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

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