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Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$62 and round-trip from US$132. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MNL 16:15
        2h 5m
        Direct
        BKI 18:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 19:05
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 21:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Mon, Nov 23 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$132 US$178
        26% off
        26% off
        US$178 US$132
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 23 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 19:05
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 21:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Mon, Oct 26 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$133 US$178
        25% off
        25% off
        US$178 US$133
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Tue, Oct 13 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$138 US$178
        22% off
        22% off
        US$178 US$138
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 12 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Thu, Oct 15 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$138
        22% off
        US$178 US$138
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 21 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 19:05
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 21:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Wed, Oct 28 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Tue, Oct 13 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Tue, Oct 20 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 18 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Sat, Oct 24 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Tue, Oct 20 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 19 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Thu, Oct 22 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 5 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 01:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 03:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Mon, Oct 12 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$139
        22% off
        US$178 US$139
      • MNL 16:15
        2h 5m
        Direct
        BKI 18:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        BKI 19:05
        2h 10m
        Direct
        MNL 21:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Sun, Nov 8 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$142
        20% off
        US$178 US$142
      • MNL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MNL 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Manila | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 30 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$62 US$88
        30% off
        30% off
        US$88 US$62
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 7 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$65 US$88
        26% off
        26% off
        US$88 US$65
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 21 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$69 US$88
        22% off
        22% off
        US$88 US$69
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 14 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 18 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 5 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 16:15
        2h 5m
        Direct
        BKI 18:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 12 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 19 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 23:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BKI 01:20
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | Philippines AirAsia Inc
        US$70
        20% off
        US$88 US$70
      • MNL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Manila - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of US$55. June sees the highest fares, around US$95.

US$95
US$75
US$55
US$35
    Cheapest
  • US$84
    Sep
  • US$55
    Oct
  • US$58
    Nov
  • US$90
    Dec
  • US$88
    Jan
  • US$79
    Feb
  • US$72
    Mar
  • US$71
    Apr
  • US$91
    May
  • US$95
    Jun
  • US$90
    Jul
  • US$88
    Aug

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of US$137. June sees the highest fares, around US$199.

US$199
US$168
US$137
US$106
    Cheapest
  • US$139
    Sep
  • US$144
    Oct
  • US$150
    Nov
  • US$167
    Dec
  • US$137
    Jan
  • US$155
    Feb
  • US$142
    Mar
  • US$139
    Apr
  • US$198
    May
  • US$199
    Jun
  • US$154
    Jul
  • US$183
    Aug

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Monday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Thursday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$126
US$102
US$77
US$53
  • US$77
    Mon
  • US$86
    Tue
  • US$83
    Wed
  • US$126
    Thu
  • US$81
    Fri
  • US$79
    Sat
  • US$79
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Philippines AirAsia Inc (from US$67) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Philippines AirAsia Inc
From US$67
Scoot
From US$91
Cebu Pacific
From US$136
AirAsia
From US$146
Malaysia Airlines
From US$162
HK Express
From US$163
Philippine Airlines
From US$178
Royal Brunei Airlines
From US$181
Singapore Airlines
From US$190
Shenzhen Airlines
From US$216

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What is the flight schedule from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. Z2501

    Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    23:10

    MNL

    2h 10m

    01:20

    BKI

    S M T - T - S
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About Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance1,099.76km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$62
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$132

FAQs for Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 23:10, and the last departs at 23:10, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$126 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) at 08:35 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 10:45.
  • The latest flight departs from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) at 19:55 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 21:55.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Philippines AirAsia Inc is a very popular airline operating an average of 597 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from US$62, and round-trip fares start from US$132. The current lowest fare is a Philippines AirAsia Inc flight departing on Wed, Sep 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Philippines AirAsia Inc operate direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 36 minutes, and around 4 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is US$266. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Philippines AirAsia Inc are the most popular budget airlines flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$62. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Philippines AirAsia Inc. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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