Flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu
Nonstop flights from Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) take about 2h 17m (1,431 km). AirAsia and Scoot fly it. Lowest fare seen: $85 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Kota Kinabalu
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Airport transfer
BKI → Kota-Kinabalu, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Singapore to Kota Kinabalu
Carriers on SIN–BKI according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Singapore to Kota Kinabalu fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $85 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $10523 Nov 2026 · Scoot | — |
| Dec 2026 | $10428 Dec 2026 · AirAsia | — |
| Jan 2027 | $8817 Jan 2027 · AirAsia | — |
| Feb 2027 | $8917 Feb 2027 · AirAsia | — |
| Mar 2027 | $851 Mar 2027 · AirAsia | — |
| May 2027 | $1113 May 2027 · Scoot | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $85 in March 2027, against $104 for December 2026.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu
Based on weather and travel conditions in Malaysia
The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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