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Flight deals from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,049 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Fri, 22 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Puerto Princesa (Palawan).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,581 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Puerto Princesa (Palawan).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,581, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,851 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Puerto Princesa (Palawan).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,851, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$2,189 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Puerto Princesa (Palawan).Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,189, select.

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Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,049
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu is $1,049. 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 Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,049.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Kota Kinabalu is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Monday, 18 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Puerto Princesa (Palawan) 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, Philippine Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PPS to BKI flight.

  • During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Puerto Princesa International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is $178. A return ticket right now is $1,049. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PPS to BKI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from PPS to BKI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

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

Handy information about Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)

  • Of the departures from Puerto Princesa International Airport, 72.25% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Puerto Princesa to Puerto Princesa International Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Need a convenient hotel near PPS? If you're boarding an early flight from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

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

  • From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.

  • Book your flight from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from PPS to BKI in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without seeing Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

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