Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$2,119
Hong Kong Express1 stop21 hrThu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently HK$2,119
Cheapest one-way flightHK$1,071
Hong Kong Express1 stop23 hrWed, Feb 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently HK$1,071
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$2,884
Hong Kong Express1 stop23 hrSat, Dec 20 — Mon, Dec 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently HK$2,884
Cheapest business class flightsHK$12,178
XiamenAir1 stop18 hrSat, Dec 20 — Mon, Jan 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is currently HK$12,178
Fastest flight9 hrThe fastest flight with stops from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo takes 9 hr
Nonstop flightsNoneThere are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$2,300–4,750
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$3,150–4,450

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

  • Malaysia Airlines
    Typical price: HK$6,500–11,500
    59 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - NRTEvery day
  • Hong Kong Express
    from HK$2,119
    Typical price: HK$2,300–6,300
    56 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - HND, NRTEvery day
  • China Southern
    from HK$4,142
    Typical price: HK$4,200–7,400
    40 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Jeju Air
    from HK$5,275
    Typical price: HK$4,550–7,600
    30 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - NRTEvery day
  • Batik Air
    from HK$3,453
    Typical price: HK$3,600–6,500
    24 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - NRTEvery day
  • T'Way Air
    from HK$5,283
    Typical price: HK$4,300–8,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - NRTEvery day

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota KinabaluMalaysia12 min5 km
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    LabuanMalaysia3 hr 47 min118 km
  • Lawas Airport (LWY)
    LawasMalaysia3 hr 17 min146 km
  • Miri Airport (MYY)
    MiriMalaysia6 hr 30 min295 km

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    TokyoJapan34 min18 km
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    TokyoJapan1 hr 13 min67 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    SendaiJapan4 hr 15 min295 km
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    NagoyaJapan4 hr 18 min273 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from HK$2,300 to HK$4,750.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Hong Kong Express from HK$2,119. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hong Kong Express from HK$1,071.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Hong Kong Express flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$2,119, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$4,142, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 9.
  • The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$5,275, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 26.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$3,453, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 26.
  • The cheapest T'Way Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$5,283, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo starts at HK$2,119 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$1,071 and departs on Wed, Feb 4.
9 hr is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.

In terms of flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular. Malaysia Airlines offers 59 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT).

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo are:
  • Hong Kong Express offers 56 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • China Southern offers 40 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Jeju Air offers 30 connecting flights per week. Jeju Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Batik Air offers 24 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • T'Way Air offers 21 connecting flights per week. T'Way Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Hong Kong Express from HK$2,119. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hong Kong Express from HK$1,071.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Hong Kong Express flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$2,119, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$4,142, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 9.
  • The cheapest Jeju Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$5,275, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 26.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$3,453, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 26.
  • The cheapest T'Way Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo is HK$5,283, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 26.
No airline flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.
  • There are 59 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 56 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 40 China Southern connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 30 Jeju Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Batik Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 T'Way Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo at price HK$2,884 is offered by Hong Kong Express from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
No airline flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.
  • There are 59 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 56 Hong Kong Express connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 40 China Southern connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 30 Jeju Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Batik Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 T'Way Air connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo start at HK$12,178 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Jan 5 with XiamenAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo start at HK$2,119 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 18.
To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo starts at HK$2,884 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22 with Hong Kong Express.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo at price HK$2,884 is offered by Hong Kong Express from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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