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Only Philippines AirAsia operates flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippines AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $122 round-trip, compared to $245 via a layover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippines AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 7% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Manila to Kota Kinabalu route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $119 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $147, a difference of $28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Kota Kinabalu route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 1:18 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $135. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 08m, covering 681 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $141 to $779. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $83, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Philippines AirAsia is the only airline operating Manila to Kota Kinabalu flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 32m, compared with 9h 38m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 14h 48m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
· keddy by Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· KK Rent A Car
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu range from $110 to $176, with an average of $135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $110 counts as a good deal.