Find cheap airlines flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu, including Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu: One way flights from $81, round trip flights from $168. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

The distance between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu is approximately 1,688.56 km. It takes around 2 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price$75
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$167
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,688.56 km
Average flight time2 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineIndonesia AirAsia
Flight statistics for the Jakarta–Kota Kinabalu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of one-way flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is April, with an average price of $96; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $144.

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$72
  • $96
    Apr
  • $122
    May
  • $132
    Jun
  • $127
    Jul
  • $129
    Aug
  • $137
    Sep
  • $105
    Oct
  • $106
    Nov
  • $144
    Dec
  • $103
    Jan
  • $116
    Feb
  • $112
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

Average price of round-trip flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu are found during April, with an average price of $32. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $370.

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  • $32
    Apr
  • $370
    May
  • $230
    Jun
  • $210
    Jul
  • $191
    Aug
  • $230
    Sep
  • $252
    Oct
  • $227
    Nov
  • $225
    Dec
  • $236
    Jan
  • $318
    Feb
  • $223
    Mar

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 $75 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CGK to BKI on Wed, May 20), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $167 departing on Fri, Jun 12 and returning on Fri, Jun 19.
  • 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.
  • It takes around 2 hours 45 minutes to fly from Jakarta (JKT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 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/-/W/-/F/- -- QZ526 (15:59)
  • 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 Wed, May 20, with one-way flights priced at just $75.
    · 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu on April 18, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at $58.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta is 1h.
  • 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.

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