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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu

JNB — BKI
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 156
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R46 967 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R18 808 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 19 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 611 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Johannesburg. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 2 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5,8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at R15 483. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at R15 566 round trip. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 483AverageR18 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 566AverageR17 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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