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Flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, including AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and . T'Way Air currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 99 and round-trip tickets from CAD 275.

Displayed flight fares from Seoul 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Flights

The distance between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu is 3,680.39km. It takes around 5 hours 29 minutes on average to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 99
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 238
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,680.39km
Average flight time5 hours 29 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Seoul–Kota Kinabalu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is Mar, with an average price of CAD 99. The most expensive month is usually Jul, with average prices reaching CAD 211.

CAD 211
CAD 155
CAD 99
CAD 43
    Cheapest
  • CAD 180
    Jan
  • CAD 209
    Feb
  • CAD 99
    Mar
  • CAD 124
    Apr
  • CAD 118
    May
  • CAD 133
    Jun
  • CAD 211
    Jul
  • CAD 193
    Aug
  • CAD 118
    Sep
  • CAD 104
    Oct
  • CAD 115
    Nov
  • CAD 149
    Dec

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

Average price of return flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is Mar, with an average price of CAD 184. The most expensive month is usually Jan, with average prices reaching CAD 424.

CAD 424
CAD 304
CAD 184
CAD 64
    Cheapest
  • CAD 424
    Jan
  • CAD 327
    Feb
  • CAD 184
    Mar
  • CAD 273
    Apr
  • CAD 199
    May
  • CAD 258
    Jun
  • CAD 261
    Jul
  • CAD 321
    Aug
  • CAD 260
    Sep
  • CAD 248
    Oct
  • CAD 260
    Nov
  • CAD 340
    Dec

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Seoul 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is Tue. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Fri as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 281
CAD 258
CAD 235
CAD 213
  • CAD 241
    Mon
  • CAD 235
    Tue
  • CAD 257
    Wed
  • CAD 267
    Thu
  • CAD 281
    Fri
  • CAD 266
    Sat
  • CAD 241
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Seoul (SEL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, T'Way Air offers one-way fares as low as CAD 99 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ICN to BKI on Sun, Mar 8), while AirAsia X offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 238 departing on Thu, Mar 5 and returning on Sat, Mar 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air Malaysia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 29 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) 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 Seoul 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 17 flight per week flying from Seoul 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 -- AK1624 (10:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seoul 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 Sun, Mar 8, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 99.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is T'Way Air.
    · 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu on January 24, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at CAD 229.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (ICN-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul is 1h.
  • 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.