Cheap Flights from Jakarta (JKT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu (JKT-BKI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Scoot offers one-way fares as low as US$65 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CGK to BKI on Sat, Apr 25), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$149 departing on Thu, May 7 and returning on Sat, May 9.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: Indonesia AirAsia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

  It takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.

• When is the best time to book flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Indonesia AirAsia: -/M/T/W/T/F/- -- QZ526 (12:54)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

  To find best deals on flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Apr 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$65.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Indonesia AirAsia.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Jakarta (JKT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu on April 14, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at US$52.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from Jakarta?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (CGK-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

• Is there any time difference between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.