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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tokyo (NRT)

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Flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.$431 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
Tokyo.$443 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.
Tokyo.$448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
Tokyo.$455 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Tokyo.$469 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan, returning Sat, 24 Jan.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Tokyo.$474 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and T'way Air.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
Tokyo.$481 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $481, select.
Tokyo.$489 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia and HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $489, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from $780
Sep
from $444
Oct
from $456
Nov
from $449
Dec
from $475
Jan
from $469
Feb
from $569
Mar
from $507
Apr
from $639
May
from $670
Jun
from $651
Jul
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Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita: Alternative routes

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

Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$431
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita is $432. 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 Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita. But we found flights with one or more stops from $431.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo Narita is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport on Friday, 26 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tokyo Narita 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 Tokyo Narita 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 Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Philippines AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo Narita.

Travelling from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.

  • Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo one hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BKI to NRT flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.

  • Malaysia Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BKI and NRT:

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

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

  • $174 is the best price for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Return flights start at $432. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from BKI to NRT by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • February is the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from BKI to NRT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

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

Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • 73.51% of flights that depart Kota Kinabalu International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To reach Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near BKI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Consider booking a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your vehicle from Narita International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo

  • You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

  • Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. The drive time takes around 1 hour.

When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Book your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from BKI to NRT in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.

Explore more of Japan

  • Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.

  • Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.

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