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Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, including Philippines AirAsia, and . Philippines AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manila to Kota Kinabalu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Manila to Kota Kinabalu over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 66 and round-trip tickets from CAD 134.

Displayed flight fares from Manila 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 Manila to Kota Kinabalu Flights

The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is 1,097.5km. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 66
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 134
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,097.5km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlinePhilippines AirAsia
Flight statistics for the Manila–Kota Kinabalu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is Aug, with an average price of CAD 61. The most expensive month is usually Dec, with average prices reaching CAD 119.

CAD 119
CAD 90
CAD 61
CAD 32
    Cheapest
  • CAD 100
    Jan
  • CAD 83
    Feb
  • CAD 81
    Mar
  • CAD 71
    Apr
  • CAD 62
    May
  • CAD 65
    Jun
  • CAD 66
    Jul
  • CAD 61
    Aug
  • CAD 64
    Sep
  • CAD 73
    Oct
  • CAD 78
    Nov
  • CAD 119
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Average price of return flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is May, with an average price of CAD 152. The most expensive month is usually Jan, with average prices reaching CAD 280.

CAD 280
CAD 216
CAD 152
CAD 88
    Cheapest
  • CAD 280
    Jan
  • CAD 240
    Feb
  • CAD 201
    Mar
  • CAD 180
    Apr
  • CAD 152
    May
  • CAD 161
    Jun
  • CAD 153
    Jul
  • CAD 183
    Aug
  • CAD 196
    Sep
  • CAD 192
    Oct
  • CAD 201
    Nov
  • CAD 223
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is Sat. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Wed as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 110
CAD 101
CAD 92
CAD 84
    Cheapest
  • CAD 103
    Mon
  • CAD 94
    Tue
  • CAD 110
    Wed
  • CAD 96
    Thu
  • CAD 107
    Fri
  • CAD 92
    Sat
  • CAD 104
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippines AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as CAD 66 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to BKI on Mon, Mar 16), while Philippines AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 134 departing on Wed, Feb 18 and returning on Sat, Feb 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: Philippines AirAsia 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 15 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) 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 Manila 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 4 flight per week flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Philippines AirAsia: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- Z2501 (16:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Manila 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, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 66.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Philippines AirAsia.
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on January 26, 2026 with Philippines AirAsia, with prices starting at CAD 54.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (MNL-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Manila 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.