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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Sun, 14 SepPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Mon, 22 SepBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Tue, 18 NovPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Mon, 8 DecBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Tue, 13 JanPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Sun, 18 JanBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Sun, 1 MarPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Fri, 6 MarBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Thu, 23 OctPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Tue, 11 NovBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Wed, 15 OctPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Tue, 21 OctBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Tue, 18 NovPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Sat, 22 NovBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      Kota Kinabalu.£192 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Beijing Daxing on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
      AirAsia
      Mon, 1 DecPKX - BKI with AirAsia
      Direct
      AirAsia
      Mon, 8 DecBKI - PKX with AirAsia
      Direct
      from £192
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Jul
      from £267
      Aug
      from £202
      Sep
      from £192
      Oct
      from £192
      Nov
      from £192
      Dec
      from £192
      Jan
      from £192
      Feb
      from £432
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      from £192
      Apr
      from £202
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      Jun
      from £343

      Direct flights from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu

      Beijing to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

      Beijing to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£192
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time5 hrs, 28 mins
      Most popular airlineAirAsia
      Average flights per week7

      Finding cheap flights from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu is £192. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      5 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu.
      AirAsia flies direct from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu.
      As of July 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu.
      The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
      Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
      The cheapest airline that flies to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia .

      Flying from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know

      • Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.

      • Beijing and Kota Kinabalu (where Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to BKI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

      • During high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

      Airports in Beijing

      Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

      • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Beijing to BKI that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PEK and BKI include:

        • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

        • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

        • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

      • PEK is about 31 kms (19 miles) from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Catching an early flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:

        • Qiu Guo Hotel (China International Exhibition Centre Beijing Capital Airport)

        • Capital Airport International Hotel

        • VOYAGE International Hotel

      • Of the flights that depart from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% touch down on time at their destination.

      • You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.

      Daxing International Airport (PKX)

      • You can book a direct Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) plane ticket with departures from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Check if flying out of PKX makes more sense for your journey.

      • AirAsia operates direct flights from Beijing to BKI out of PKX. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.

      • AirAsia has the largest share of bookings on the PKX to BKI route.

      • With 67.35% of services landing as planned, AirAsia is the most punctual carrier flying between Daxing International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

      • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Daxing International Airport and BKI:

        • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

        • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

        • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

      • PKX is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.

      • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to BKI flight:

        • Aerotel Beijing Daxing International Airport

        • Ji Hotel (Beijing Daxing International Airport Terminal)

        • Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport

      • Daxing International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 88.83% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.

      About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

      • Consider booking a hotel close to BKI if you have a late flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:

        • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

        • The Pacific Sutera Hotel

        • SPOT ON 89858 Rebeccas Homes

      • Hit the road running by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Kota Kinabalu's main sights.

      • Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is £95. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £192. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

      • To find cheap flights from Beijing to BKI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.

      • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

      • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Beijing to BKI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

      • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

      The best time to fly from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

      • August is when most people book flights from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Visit Kota Kinabalu in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

      • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Beijing to BKI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

      • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

      More about Kota Kinabalu

      • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Kota Kinabalu right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Kota Kinabalu International Airport:

        • Hilton Kota Kinabalu

        • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

        • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

      • There are loads of things to do in Kota Kinabalu when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park followed by Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd..

      Explore more of Malaysia

      • You've visited Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kms (140 miles) east to Sandakan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan) to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

      • If you're ready to explore another side of Malaysia, consider Tawau, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south-east of Kota Kinabalu. D'mount kinabalu adventure, Jungleland and Hot Springs Tawau are highlights.

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