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Flight deals from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,047. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,512 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,512, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,530 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,530, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,681 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,681, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,689 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,689, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,695 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,695, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,737 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,737, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,848 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,848, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 1,856 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,856, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,156 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,156, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,406 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,406, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 2,772 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,772, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 5,936 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,936, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in February.
Apr
from R 5,936
May
from R 2,406
Jun
from R 2,156
Jul
from R 1,689
Aug
from R 1,695
Sep
from R 1,681
Oct
from R 1,737
Nov
from R 1,856
Dec
from R 2,772
Jan
from R 1,848
Feb
from R 1,512
Mar
from R 1,530

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Kota Kinabalu

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Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,512
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu is R 3,027. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,027.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kota Kinabalu is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BKK to BKI flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BKK and BKI:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • At the moment, R 1,512 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,027. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BKK to BKI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to BKI.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

  • When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to visit Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKK to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in Malaysia, consider Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.