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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$185 15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$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.
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
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 16 Nov | $176 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $185 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $162 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $149 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $165 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $252 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $166 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $146 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $159 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $146 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $153 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $204 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $146.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: HK Express.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$112 4 May 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | $87 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $87 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Feb 2027 | $111 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 May 2027 | $112 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jul 2027 | $142 | HK Express | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $87.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: HK Express.
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.
Today's prices for 15 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 4 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $179 | $176 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $108 | $87 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 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
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
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
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