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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Kota Kinabalu are in October, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 16 to choose from for your flight to Kota Kinabalu.

What airport is best to fly into Kota Kinabalu?

When you’re planning your trip to Kota Kinabalu, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Kota Kinabalu must-do list.

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Kota Kinabalu Flight Information
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu
Destination airport IATA code
BKI

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great view and easy access to nearby amenities"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and very good customer service especially from the front desk,which i can thank enough to help me solve some of difficult face during my stay!!worth for money"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very convenient and the view at 9th floor was beautiful."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The Shangri-La was a beautiful well kept resort which was so family friendly. Their attentiveness to those with families was extraordinary. It made our stay so comfortable and pleasant. We would definitely recommend the Shangri-La to our family and friends."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic dinner and breakfast, beautiful property, super clean"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (590 reviews)
Love this place
"This was a was a great place to end our 1 month vacation in Sabah Malaysia. Next visit to KK we will just skip everything else and stay here. Awesome place."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)
"A good experience"

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"First impression was this holiday inn was a a little sterile . However is exactly what was needed after a day visiting the mari mati cultural center and the cultural museum! Clean basic very modern and comfortable. The staff at the desk and the restaurant went out of their way to help make a productive ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

C'haya Hotel
C'haya Hotel
3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
one option close to airport
"Not a hotel to say anything exciting about. It’s ok if you’re looking for a place closer to the airport. TV was not working, internet disappointing, no breakfast on one day, the next day they had no jam for the toast, pool was very busy. Rooms are ok though."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

C'haya Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru ...
Free shuttle to airport
"Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

Casuarina Hotel
Eminent Hotel
Eminent Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 31, Ground Floor, Block D, Kepayan, Point, Jalan Pintas Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Petagas War ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (254 reviews)
"This hotel was just right for an overnight stay between flights. Free transfers from the airport were efficient and the room was sleek. Shame that no breakfast was available."

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Eminent Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 10, Pekan Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
Nice place
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017

Goldenhill Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
"Likes -Quaint. Clean. Dislikes - Smell. Old. Breakfast is very basic. They do try hard."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020

Megah D'Aru Hotel
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
"One night only but a very pleasant stay. Check in was excellent. Pool was very refreshing"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.