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Flight deals from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $338. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.$209 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$209 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$225 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$226 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$227 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$227 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$232 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$246 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$247 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Singapore Changi on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$265 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$265 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$292 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$295 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Singapore Changi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Singapore to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $322
Jul
from $338
Aug
from $232
Sep
from $227
Oct
from $209
Nov
from $225
Dec
from $323
Jan
from $209
Feb
from $246
Mar
from $226
Apr
from $353
May
from $572

Direct flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu

Singapore to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Singapore 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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Singapore to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$209
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineScoot
Average flights per week120

Finding cheap flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu is $209. 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.
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu.
Scoot, Singapore Airlines and AirAsia fly direct from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu.
As of June 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kota Kinabalu is Scoot .

Travelling from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know

  • Singapore's main base, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

  • The average duration of a direct Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Singapore.

  • The busiest route is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). You can choose from 19 direct services every week.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Singapore to BKI.

  • During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

Airports in Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

  • You can take a direct flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) leaving from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

  • Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departing from SIN. Book your seat with one of these:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with AirAsia from SIN to BKI.

  • The top on-time carrier on this route is Scoot. Its services land without delay 79.49% of the time.

  • SIN is about 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Singapore Changi Airport:

  • 74% of flights that depart Singapore Changi Airport reach their destination on schedule.

Seletar Airport (XSP)

  • The distance from Singapore's city centre to XSP is around 14 kilometres. Consider the available transport options and possible delays when planning the quickest route to the airport.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Singapore to BKI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Seletar Airport:

  • The majority of flights that depart Seletar Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.

About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

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

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is $126. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $209. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Singapore to BKI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Singapore to BKI.

  • Save on your flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kota Kinabalu based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Singapore to BKI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC.

More about Kota Kinabalu

  • After booking your flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kota Kinabalu:

  • Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) are just two of the big attractions to put on your Kota Kinabalu must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Manukan Island.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Malaysia, consider Tawau, about 274 kilometres southeast of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung are highlights.

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