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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu from $112 HKG → BKI

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

The cheapest return found recently is $185 with HK Express, 15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $112 with HK Express, 4 May 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$112, HK Express, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$185, 15 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$152 to $178
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $146 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
HK Express
Shortest nonstop flight found
3 h 5 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $152 to $178.

Cheapest return found recently

$185

15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · HK Express

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 1:30 a.m. · 6 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop return

$185

15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · HK Express

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 1:30 a.m. · 6 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $185 15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $146 27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $146 to $305.

$185, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $146 to $305.

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 12 departure dates from 13 Nov to 27 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 23-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

17 fares on 12 departure dates

13 Nov – 16 Nov: $176, found 3 days ago15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027: $185, found yesterday16 Dec – 7 Jan 2027: $162, found 4 days ago18 Dec – 6 Jan 2027: $149, found 7 days ago23 Dec – 16 Jan 2027: $165, found 7 days ago24 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $252, found 7 days ago25 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $166, found 7 days ago27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027: $146, found 7 days ago28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027: $159, found 7 days ago17 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027: $146, found 3 days ago24 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027: $153, found 3 days ago27 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027: $204, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFebApr
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 16 Nov$176HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027$185HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 7 Jan 2027$162HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$149HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 16 Jan 2027$165HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$252HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$166HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$146HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027$159HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027$146HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027$153HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027$204HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $146.

November 2026From $1761 departure date13 Nov – 16 Nov · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $146Cheapest seen8 departure dates27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1461 departure date17 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1531 departure date24 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $2041 departure date27 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $87 to $112.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$112

4 May 2027 · HK Express

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Leaves 9:25 p.m. · 3 h 5 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$112

4 May 2027 · HK Express

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Leaves 9:25 p.m. · 3 h 5 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $112 4 May 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $87 19 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 37 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $86 to $153.

$112, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $86 to $153.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 19 Dec to 22 Jul 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 4 May 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 5 departure dates

19 Dec: $87, found 3 days ago27 Dec: $87, found 7 days ago24 Feb 2027: $111, found 3 days ago4 May 2027: $112, found 2 days ago22 Jul 2027: $142, found 7 days agoDecFebMayJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 Dec$87HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
27 Dec$87HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
24 Feb 2027$111HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)stops unknownfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
4 May 2027$112HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
22 Jul 2027$142HK ExpressHong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $87.

December 2026From $87Cheapest seen2 departure dates19 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
February 2027From $1111 departure date24 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $1121 departure date4 May 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $1421 departure date22 Jul 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Hong Kong 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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$179$176Cheapest seen8
14–29 days$187$183+5%14
30–59 days$200$146+12%38
60–89 days$224$146+25%16
90–179 days$208$153+16%42

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 25 Sept and 11 Nov (37 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$108$87Cheapest seen16
60–89 days$120$112+11%8
90–179 days$119$111+10%9
180+ days$142$117+32%19

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Guangzhou → Kota-Kinabalu

129 km from Hong Kong

$176

$9 less than flying from Hong Kong

23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · CAN → BKI · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Shenzhen → Kota-Kinabalu

27 km from Hong Kong

$281

$96 more than flying from Hong Kong

31 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · SZX → BKI · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Shenzhen → Kota-Kinabalu

27 km from Hong Kong

$108

$4 less than flying from Hong Kong

29 Mar 2027 · SZX → BKI · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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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 15 Dec – 7 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 Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

The cheapest return found recently is $185 with HK Express, 15 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $146 with HK Express, 27 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $152 to $178.

How much is a one-way flight from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $112 with HK Express, 4 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $87 with HK Express, 19 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $87 to $112.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $146, 27 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $87, 19 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 37 days of prices between 25 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $185 with HK Express, 15 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $112 with HK Express, 4 May 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with HK Express on 4 May 2027, takes 3 h 5 min from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Kota-Kinabalu?

Between 13 Nov and 27 Apr 2027, HK Express has the cheapest return on all 12 departure dates we hold. Between 19 Dec and 22 Jul 2027, HK Express has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.

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