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United
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,315 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,315
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,315 found 1 day ago
United
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,318 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,318
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,318 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,323 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,323
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,323 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,325 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,325
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,325 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,337 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,337
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,337 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,337 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,337
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,337 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,340 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,340
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,340 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,345 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,345
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,345 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,348 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,348
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,348 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,350 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,350
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,350 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,350 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,350
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,350 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,353 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,353
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,353 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,355 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,355
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $1,355 found 1 day ago
United
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,382 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,382
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Jul 23, priced at $1,382 found 1 day ago
Korean Air
Tue, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 24
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,734 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,734
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Fri, Jul 24, priced at $1,734 found 4 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 20
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$4,397 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$4,397
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Jul 20, priced at $4,397 found 4 days ago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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How many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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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

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast is good and nice service. Especially room is so big."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"The room are clean but the air condition is really bad. temperature cannot be adjust. it always remain 17 degree, It is very cold. I complained about the air con the technician shut it down, the room is very warm. Every night there is at least 1 blackout."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera ...
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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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
8/10 Very Good! (224 reviews)
"It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana ...
6.4/10 (75 reviews)
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

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Eminent Hotel

Eminent Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Lot 31, Ground Floor, Block D, Kepayan 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 Koisaan Cultural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

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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 a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru ...
7/10 Good! (76 reviews)
Nice place
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017

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Megah D'Aru Hotel

Megah D'Aru Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana ...
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Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (197 reviews)
"I really like my stay, and if I were to come back here, I would definitely stay in the same hotel. The staff were very helpful and the accommodation was even better than I expected."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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