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Flight deals from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.$270 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$271 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$271 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Nov, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$271 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$275 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$275 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu

Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$270
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu is $270. 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.
3 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia flies direct from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu.
As of May 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen Bao'an International to Kota Kinabalu is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 9 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.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • Shenzhen and Kota Kinabalu share the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Choose from eight weekly Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with AirAsia is the earliest you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 13:40.

  • To ensure you get on your SZX to BKI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to Kota Kinabalu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with AirAsia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.

  • With 71.0% of its services landing as planned, AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating SZX to BKI flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is $126. A round-trip ticket right now is $270. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from SZX to BKI by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SZX to BKI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

  • SZX's address is Airport 9th Rd.

  • Of all flights departing from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, 79.49% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Shenzhen to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Have an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SZX:

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 reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.

  • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

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

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Kinabalu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

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

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