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Flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, including AirAsia, HK Express and . HK Express currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 94 and round-trip tickets from CAD 168.

Displayed flight fares from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu Flights

The distance between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu is 1,833.99km. It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes on average to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 94
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 168
Off-season travel monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,833.99km
Average flight time2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

When is the cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time for Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights: Feb 1 to Feb 8 — one way flight prices from CAD 94.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, HK Express offers one-way fares as low as CAD 94 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HKG to BKI on Mon, Feb 2), while HK Express offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 168 departing on Mon, Jan 26 and returning on Sat, Jan 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) HK Express Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK236 (13:14) HK Express: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UO790 (21:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Feb 2, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 94.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is HK Express.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu on December 15, 2025 with HK Express, with prices starting at CAD 76.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (HKG-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.