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Cheapest return flight
S$ 211
Typical prices: S$ 159-S$ 302
Scoot
Sat 27-10Sun 28-10
SIN - BKI • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
S$ 99
Typical prices: S$ 93-S$ 195
AirAsia
Tue 27-2
SIN - BKI • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Scoot and AirAsia. Average duration is 2h 30m
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Most flights • 8 per week
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Scoot Logo
08:40 - 11:10SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 30mdirect
Scoot Logo
12:10 - 14:35BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
2h 25mdirect
S$ 211Scoot
Fri, 1 Jan - Tue, 5 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 22:50SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 11:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
2h 25mdirect
S$ 212Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 Jan - Tue, 5 Jan
AirAsia Logo
11:45 - 14:05SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 20mdirect
AirAsia Logo
08:35 - 11:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
2h 25mdirect
S$ 216AirAsia
Sun, 10 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
AirAsia Logo
17:40 - 20:05SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 25mdirect
AirAsia Logo
07:50 - 14:50BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
7h 00m1 stop Kuching
S$ 222AirAsia
Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:45 - 11:15SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 15:30BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
8h 15m1 stop Miri
S$ 222Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Scoot Logo
06:20 - 08:50SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
2h 30mdirect
Scoot Logo
20:45 - 23:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
2h 25mdirect
S$ 236Scoot
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:25 - 16:10SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
18h 45m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:20 - 20:35BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
12h 15m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
S$ 265Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:25 - 16:10SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
18h 45m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:05 - 11:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
14h 15m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
S$ 265Royal Brunei Airlines
Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:15 - 17:05SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
5h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
18:00 - 09:05BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
S$ 435Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:55 - 18:20SIN  Singapore Changi-BKI Kota Kinabalu
5h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
05:20 - 16:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-SIN Singapore Changi
10h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
S$ 451Malaysia Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Singapore to Kota Kinabalu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Singapore to Kota Kinabalu is the cheapest route at S$ 211 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?

A return flight to Kota Kinabalu costs S$ 224 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Singapore average S$ 224.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu at S$ 197 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at S$ 260.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu with an average price of S$ 152 return.
  • February (S$ 306) and December (S$ 287) 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?

Evening flights to Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest at S$ 210 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at S$ 249.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights under S$ 159 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:

  • Singapore S$ 159
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When are flights to Kota Kinabalu the cheapest?

Flights to Kota Kinabalu are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

S$ 99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flights from Singapore 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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

    Scoot operates the most flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu at 8 per week, and for this route Scoot is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are available from Singapore, with a flight time of about 2h 20m.

  • How many flights serve Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu receives 1 flights per day and 9 per week from across the world. Singapore has the most flights to Kota Kinabalu with 9 weekly flights.

  • 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 S$ 159 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.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Last-minute fares to Kota Kinabalu – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 16% above the average return fare of S$ 224.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Your guide to booking Kota Kinabalu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kota Kinabalu, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kota Kinabalu, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around S$ 159 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kota Kinabalu in April. Return fares historically average S$ 152 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 afternoon to save up to S$ 39 per return. Afternoon flights to Kota Kinabalu average S$ 210 compared to S$ 249 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Kota Kinabalu, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Scoot includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, AirAsia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Singapore Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 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.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 318 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.6Entertainment
7.0Food
7.5Boarding
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

10.0 ExcellentVip, Feb 2026
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

The business class seats were above average spaced, allowing for a truly full bed experience. Ot would be good if RB joins an international alliance for increased preference by travellers

The flight was on-time and we landed safely! But - toilets were tiny The seats were thin and very uncomfortable My seat rest wouldn’t tilt back so massive back ache after a while - the button had been removed. Seat back pocket was ripped Food was inedible- we’d ordered asian vegetarian - shockingly bad. The interior fit out was like the plane was 40 hard years yet it was a 787. No wifi.. no exterior cameras like Emirates.

Poor selection of movies and entertainment options. Disappointing food options in business.

Either the PA system of Brunei International Airport is of poor quality, or the staff making the announcement was not clear is reading the announcement. The staff at the gate also did not further announce to the passengers with regards to the rows for boarding. On board, the crew was of little to nil help. The only times they were around were during takeoff, "distributing" food and landing. And even during those times they were just there to get "their" job done with little to nil interest to "serve" the customers/passengers. They did not request the passenger in front of us to put his seat up during takeoff, they did not request the passengers to put their seat up during mealtime. The capability of the crew has dropped significantly in comparison to the old times. The crew is in need of better training.

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Flight delayed for one hour last minute change the gate this is something new? Wak all over the airport bit fast bording to flight smd miss my meeting in kuaa lumpur is the year end meeting no internet in flught which is not good Anyway overall is good thanks to the crew on duty Un able to check in on line and choose the seat thatbi wanted and in flight meal too unable to purchase rrally sad Should get priority seat in next booking

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

It’s THE worst international flying experience I have had. I will avoid this airline.

The crew is good, but the flight delayed and there is two passengers keep talking during the flight

“They carefully called each boarding group in turn, only to herd everyone onto a bus for the drive across the airport apron. By the time we reached the aircraft, all semblance of orderly boarding had disappeared and it became a complete bun fight to get on board. Rather nonsensical really — why bother with boarding groups in the first place?”unless you are at an air bridge!!!

3 hours delay ,we changed plane after boarding and waiting inside

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

6hrs fly they dont give you a glass of water from seoul to singapore need to buy drink and food plus they charge for bag on international fly is always Free 1 bag from seoul to singapore is Not a local fly you are traveling true asia same story from singapore to Bali no water drink after payment for bag drink cost more the regular airline Well never use this company again we use regular company like Delta korea japan China and even scoot parent company Singapore Air

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

no charging point. food offering is limited and very much on the budget line. Overall is not satisfying for such a price and duration of flight.

My flight from PEN-KUL was re-timed for two hours or so due to some technical issue. It was not conveyed accordingly by the staff. Info only received via fellow passenger who also mentioned about the possibility of changing flight but different airport SZB. Changing flight is not easy since everyone is fighting for available seat unsystematically. Anywhere, I and my wife managed to get seat for slightly earlier flight from the retimed one. The issue should be handled more professionally and systematically.

I was pretty sure my seat includes a meal. But I guess I was wrong because I wasn't served a meal on my flight with Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. I was fortunate because the layover was more than an hour in Kuala Lumpur. Otherwise, I could have cause a delay to the connecting flight to Taiwan because my terminal to board the next flight is located at different building. I had to take a train to the satellite building. Overall, all is well.

Freezing onboard and staff refused to give me hot water “because we were landing soon”. The plane arrived at the gate an hour late. And there’s an air leak in one of the bathrooms. Very scary noise.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

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