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C$ 856+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/119:00 a.m. -
2 stops38h 05m
Mon 30/111:05 p.m. -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,596
Sun 11/101:50 a.m. -
1 stop34h 40m
Sat 17/101:15 a.m. -
1 stop40h 30m
Deal found 19/9C$ 1,665
Thu 12/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops28h 30m
Thu 26/111:30 a.m. -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,840
Thu 12/112:20 p.m. -
1 stop21h 15m
Thu 26/111:30 a.m. -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,867
Sun 15/1110:00 a.m. -
2 stops49h 30m
Sun 29/111:30 a.m. -
2 stops42h 22m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,872
Tue 24/118:15 p.m. -
2 stops37h 00m
Sun 29/1111:00 a.m. -
2 stops68h 20m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,903
Thu 12/118:15 p.m. -
2 stops37h 00m
Fri 27/1111:00 a.m. -
2 stops47h 00m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,943
Mon 16/112:20 p.m. -
1 stop21h 15m
Sun 29/111:30 a.m. -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,958
Thu 29/109:00 a.m. -
2 stops27h 30m
Tue 3/1111:55 p.m. -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 20/9C$ 2,048
Sun 11/101:40 a.m. -
2 stops34h 50m
Sat 17/101:15 a.m. -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 19/9C$ 2,076

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C$ 1,665
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 11/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 10m total
  • Toronto to Kota Kinabalu
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TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 6/11

9:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops38h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 856
Quickest round-trip

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop35h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,456

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 15/11

10:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops49h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/11

1:30 a.m.-6:52 a.m.

2 stops42h 22m

C$ 1,872

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/10

9:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

11:55 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop22h 25m

C$ 2,048

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 11/10

1:40 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops34h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 17/10

1:15 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops33h 55m

C$ 2,076

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/10

3:20 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop21h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

1:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop24h 05m

C$ 2,130

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 24/11

2:20 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/11

1:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop24h 05m

C$ 2,226

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops32h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/11

7:35 a.m.-6:00 a.m.

3 stops35h 25m

C$ 2,235

TorontoKota Kinabalu

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YYZBKI

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 14/11

12:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/11

7:05 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop39h 10m

C$ 2,271

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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Kota Kinabalu takes 38 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Cathay Pacific is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost C$ 138, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 122.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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