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Flight deals from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs33,266 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs33,266, select.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs36,875 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chiang Mai on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs36,875, select.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs40,802 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs40,802, select.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs40,980 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs40,980, select.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs43,219 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec.One-way flight with HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,219, select.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs45,122 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs45,122, select.
Kota Kinabalu.Rs75,267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs75,267, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from Rs36,875
Sep
from Rs40,802
Oct
from Rs40,980
Nov
from Rs33,266
Dec
from Rs43,219
Jan
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Mar
from Rs45,122
Apr
from Rs75,267
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Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs33,266
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu is Rs63,339. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs63,339.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chiang Mai Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chiang Mai Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
Currently, Malaysia Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Chiang Mai.

  • Your CNX to BKI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CNX and BKI include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is Rs33,266. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs63,339. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNX to BKI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CNX to BKI.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

  • Of all flights leaving Chiang Mai International Airport, 76.37% land on time at their destination.

  • Chiang Mai International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CNX:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to explore Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.

  • February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CNX to BKI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its top attractions. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of Malaysia, head for Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are highlights.

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