Cheap flights from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu from $242 GMP, ICN → BKI
Gimpo International Airport (GMP), Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest return found recently is $242 with AirAsia, 15 Nov – 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $242, 15 Nov to 17 Nov
- Usual return price
- $227 to $339
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $219 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jeju Air, AirAsia
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $227 to $339.
Cheapest return found recently
$242
15 Nov – 17 Nov · AirAsia
Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 7:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:30 a.m. · 10 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$242
15 Nov – 17 Nov · AirAsia
Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 7:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:30 a.m. · 10 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$242 15 Nov – 17 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$219 2 Dec – 4 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $169 to $922.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 13 Nov to 12 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
57 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 14 Nov | $222 | AirAsia | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 17 Nov | $242 | AirAsia | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 4 Dec | $219 | AirAsia | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 5 Dec | $256 | AirAsia | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $378 | Scoot | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 | $366 | Xiamen Airlines | Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $219.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Nov – 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Return
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $222 | $197 | +4% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $213 | $169 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $216 | $169 | +1% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $322 | $322 | +51% | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $362 | $346 | +70% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $433 | $258 | +103% | 34 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Nov – 17 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest return found recently is $242 with AirAsia, 15 Nov to 17 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $219 with AirAsia, 2 Dec to 4 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $227 to $339.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $219, 2 Dec to 4 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $242 with AirAsia, 15 Nov to 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seoul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Between 13 Nov and 12 May 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Scoot on 1 and Xiamen Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work