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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $395. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.$364 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$395 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $413, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$446 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$493 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$559 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$611 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$624 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$698 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$703 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $703, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$833 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $833, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$875 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $875, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$949 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $949, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$987 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with AirAsia and Firefly.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,049 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
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Apr
from $395
May
from $446
Jun
from $364
Jul
from $624
Aug
from $698
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from $875
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Dec
from $413
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Beijing to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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Beijing to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$364
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week14

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu is $364. 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 and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia flies direct from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu.
As of March 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Monday, 15 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 23 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.

Flying from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Beijing. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) departing from here.

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Beijing to BKI.

  • Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Beijing to BKI with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PEK and BKI include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

    • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:

  • Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • You can book a direct Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) plane ticket with departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Decide if leaving from PKX is a better fit for your trip.

  • From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to BKI are offered by AirAsia.

  • On the PKX to BKI route, AirAsia is the airline most travellers rely on.

  • AirAsia is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • Split up your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and BKI are:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Beijing to BKI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:

  • Beijing Daxing International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.

About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BKI:

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

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

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based 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 Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • $168 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Return flights start from $364. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to BKI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Affordable Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Beijing to BKI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). February is when most people visit Kota Kinabalu. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.

  • Lock in a Beijing to BKI plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kota Kinabalu to range from 24ºC to 31ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC.

More about Kota Kinabalu

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kota Kinabalu right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Manukan Island are must-do's during your Kota Kinabalu adventure.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've done Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to tick off its leading attractions. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 274 kilometres southeast of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.

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