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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kota Kinabalu.£96 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
      Tue, 22 JulCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Sat, 26 JulBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
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      from £96
      Kota Kinabalu.£100 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
      Tue, 22 JulCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Thu, 7 AugBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
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      from £100
      Kota Kinabalu.£102 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.
      Thu, 21 AugCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Thu, 28 AugBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
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      from £102
      Kota Kinabalu.£103 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
      Sat, 4 AprCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Tue, 21 AprBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
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      from £103
      Kota Kinabalu.£103 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
      Sat, 6 SepCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Tue, 23 SepBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
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      from £103
      Kota Kinabalu.£103 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
      Sat, 25 AprCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Sat, 2 MayBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
      Direct
      from £103
      Kota Kinabalu.£103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
      Thu, 25 SepCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
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      Sat, 11 OctBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
      Direct
      from £103
      Kota Kinabalu.£103 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Soekarno-Hatta on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Soekarno-Hatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
      Sat, 2 MayCGK - BKI with Indonesia AirAsia
      Direct
      Sat, 16 MayBKI - CGK with Indonesia AirAsia
      Direct
      from £103
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in July.
      Jul
      from £96
      Aug
      from £102
      Sep
      from £103
      Oct
      from £105
      Nov
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      Dec
      from £104
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      from £103
      Mar
      from £115
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      from £103
      May
      from £103
      Jun
      from £180

      Direct flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu

      Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

      Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£96
      Cheapest month to flyJuly
      Average flight time2 hrs, 43 mins
      Most popular airlineIndonesia AirAsia
      Average flights per week9

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is £96. 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.
      2 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
      Indonesia AirAsia flies direct from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
      As of July 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
      The cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu is usually July.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 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 Indonesia AirAsia .

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

      • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) out of here.

      • Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

      • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour ahead of Jakarta.

      • The busiest route is from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). There are 3 direct services every week. Indonesia AirAsia operates a 12:10pm departure between CGK and BKI.

      • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Jakarta to BKI.

      • Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

      Airports in Jakarta

      Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)

      • You can take a direct flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

      • When taking off from CGK, you can catch a direct flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport with Indonesia AirAsia.

      • Most travellers choose to book seats with Indonesia AirAsia between CGK and BKI.

      • With 79.41% of services landing on schedule, Indonesia AirAsia is the top on-time carrier on this route.

      • Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Jakarta, CGK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

      • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:

        • Swiss-Belinn Airport Jakarta

        • OYO 90268 Aliyah Syariah

        • FM7 Resort Hotel Bandara Jakarta Airport

      • When it comes to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.0% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)

      • HLP is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Jakarta. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

      • Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport the day before your Jakarta to BKI flight:

        • Swiss-Belresidences Kalibata

        • Best Western Premier The Hive

        • Favehotel PGC Cililitan

      About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

      • If you have a late flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BKI:

        • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

        • The Pacific Sutera Hotel

        • SPOT ON 89858 Rebeccas Homes

      • Pick up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and explore Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own set of wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.

      • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

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

      • £42 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Return flights start from £96. These prices may change based on demand.

      • Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Jakarta to BKI.

      • August is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

      • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Jakarta to BKI.

      • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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

      • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). August is the busiest month to travel to Kota Kinabalu. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.

      • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Jakarta to BKI plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

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

      More about Kota Kinabalu

      • Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kota Kinabalu:

        • Hilton Kota Kinabalu

        • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

        • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

      • Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Kota Kinabalu to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd..

      Explore more of Malaysia

      • Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the east, top sights here include Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan), Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

      • Around 274 kms (170 miles) south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at D'mount kinabalu adventure, Jungleland and Hot Springs Tawau.

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