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      Compare Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu flight deals

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      Flight deals from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,234. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 1,425 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Air Busan.Outbound direct flight with Air Busan departs from Gimhae International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,425, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 1,945 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Air Busan.Outbound direct flight with Air Busan departs from Gimhae International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,945, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 2,464 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Gimhae International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,464, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 2,778 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Gimhae International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,778, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 3,883 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Gimhae International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,883, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 4,074 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Gimhae International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,074, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 4,222 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Gimhae International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,222, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 5,743 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Gimhae International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,743, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.R 6,365 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Gimhae International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,365, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in July.
      Jul
      from R 1,424
      Aug
      from R 1,944
      Sep
      from R 2,463
      Oct
      from R 2,777
      Nov
      from R 3,882
      Dec
      from R 4,073
      Jan
      from R 4,220
      Feb
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      Mar
      from R 6,362
      Apr
      from R 5,741
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      Jun
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      Direct flights from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu

      Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

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      Busan to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 1,424
      Cheapest month to flyJuly
      Average flight time5 hrs
      Most popular airlineJin Air
      Average flights per week7

      Finding cheap flights from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu is R 3,676. 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.
      5 hours is the average flight time from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu.
      Jin Air, Air Busan and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu.
      As of July 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu.
      The cheapest month to fly from Gimhae International to Kota Kinabalu is usually July.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours.
      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, Air Busan offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

      Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know

      • Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

      • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kota Kinabalu one hour behind Busan.

      • Your PUS to BKI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

      • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

      • Getting to Kota Kinabalu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is easy with Air Busan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

      • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Busan on this route.

      • Air Busan is the most punctual carrier that operates PUS to BKI flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on time.

      • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PUS and BKI:

        • Shanghai Pudong Airport

        • Incheon International Airport

        • Singapore Changi Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

      • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight is R 1,424. A return fare is currently R 3,675. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

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

      • May is the cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

      • Finding cheap flights from PUS to BKI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of Gimhae International Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • Central Busan to Gimhae International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

      • Searching for a convenient hotel near PUS? If you've booked an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

      Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

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

      • From Kota Kinabalu Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

      • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

      When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

      • August is the most popular month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in March.

      • Book your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you'd like to explore Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

      • February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PUS to BKI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      Explore more of Malaysia

      • Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

      • If you're eager to discover another side of Malaysia, head for Tawau, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung are among its highlights.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.