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Flight deals from Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu.$375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$383 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$420 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$423 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$432 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$444 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $444, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$448 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar Japan and Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$460 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in October.
Sep
from $432
Oct
from $375
Nov
from $423
Dec
from $464
Jan
from $448
Feb
from $420
Mar
from $463
Apr
from $495
May
from $484
Jun
from $475
Jul
from $547
Aug
from $684

Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$375
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu is $374. 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 Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from $375.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita to Kota Kinabalu is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Friday, 17 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Tokyo Narita 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, Philippines AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

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

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 6 hours 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Tokyo.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NRT to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Malaysia Airlines is your gateway to exploring Kota Kinabalu (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Malaysia Airlines on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu 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 NRT and BKI:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is $203. A return plane ticket is currently $375. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NRT to BKI.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from NRT to BKI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

  • When it comes to Narita International Airport's on-time performance, 70.53% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Tokyo to Narita International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Booked an early flight from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to NRT:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

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

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kota Kinabalu in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Narita International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NRT to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Kinabalu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

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