Cheap flights from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu

One-way fares from US$79 · JKT → BKI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
US$79

Scoot · Mon, 25 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from US$79

Direct flights
Yes

Indonesia AirAsia

Flight time
2h 45m

1,700 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$82
  2. December 2026 US$152
  3. January 2027 Cheapest US$79
  4. October 2027 US$196

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Scoot
Depart14:15 Mon, 25 JanCGK → BKI 4h 20m · 1 stop
US$79one way, per person
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About flights from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu

Jakarta (JKT) and Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) are about 1,700 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Indonesia AirAsia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$79, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$79 with Scoot, departing Monday, 25 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$79 to US$196.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$79 one way.

Are there direct flights from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Indonesia AirAsia.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu?

A direct flight takes about 2h 45m. Jakarta and Kota-Kinabalu are around 1,700 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Jakarta to Kota-Kinabalu?

Recent fares on this route were with Indonesia AirAsia, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines.

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