£37 : Cheap Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

Flight FAQs

• What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu (MNL-BKI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Philippines AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as £37 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to BKI on Mon, Jan 19), while Philippines AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £70 departing on Sun, Feb 1 and returning on Wed, Feb 4.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop 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.

• How long does it take to fly from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

• When is the best time to book flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

  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 (17:53)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

  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, Jan 19, with one-way flights priced at just £37.
  · 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.

• When are flight tickets from Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu on December 12, 2025 with Philippines AirAsia, with prices starting at £33.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from Manila?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Manila is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.