Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu from $176 CAN → BKI
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest return found recently is $176 with AirAsia, 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $176, 23 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $201 to $262
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $176 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Southern Airlines, AirAsia
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates is usually $201 to $262.
Cheapest return found recently
$176
23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · AirAsia
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 3:05 a.m. · Return leaves 10:40 p.m. · 6 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$176
23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · AirAsia
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 3:05 a.m. · Return leaves 10:40 p.m. · 6 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$176 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $169 to $216.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates from 13 Nov to 22 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
97 fares on 26 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 21 Nov | $215 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 23 Nov | $200 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $206 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $250 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $250 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $274 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $276 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $181 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $176 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $265 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $176 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $176 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | $180 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $310 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $217 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $274 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | $233 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 | $220 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $184 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | $204 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Mar 2027 – 13 May 2027 | $249 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $377 | Malaysia Airlines | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 | $225 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 | $252 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 | $221 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 6 May 2027 | $378 | AirAsia | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $176.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu?
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Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $207 | $199 | +14% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $199 | $197 | +9% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $222 | $195 | +22% | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $215 | $178 | +18% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $182 | $169 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $219 | $172 | +20% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $299 | $223 | +64% | 29 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Hong Kong → Kota-Kinabalu
129 km from Guangzhou
$185
$9 more than flying from Guangzhou
15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · HKG → BKI · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Shenzhen → Kota-Kinabalu
104 km from Guangzhou
$281
$105 more than flying from Guangzhou
31 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · SZX → BKI · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Shenzhen → Kota-Kinabalu
104 km from Guangzhou
$108
29 Mar 2027 · SZX → BKI · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Hong Kong → Kota-Kinabalu
129 km from Guangzhou
$112
4 May 2027 · HKG → BKI · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest return found recently is $176 with AirAsia, 23 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates is usually $201 to $262.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $176, 17 Jan 2027 to 22 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $176 with AirAsia, 23 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Kota-Kinabalu?
Between 13 Nov and 22 Apr 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on 25 of the 26 departure dates we hold, and Malaysia Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work