Cheap flights from São Paulo to Kota Kinabalu from £796

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Mon, Aug 3
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£796
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Wed, Aug 5
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£899
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£899
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£902
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£902
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£902
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7 – Sat, Aug 15
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£1,599
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Sat, Aug 15
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£1,656
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7 – Sat, Aug 15
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£1,656
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Sat, Aug 15
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£1,701
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£1,705
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
São Paulo GRUKota Kinabalu BKI

£1,706
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), located approximately 8 km southwest of the city center. The airport is the second busiest in Malaysia and the main gateway to Sabah's attractions. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak hours.

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the taxi counter inside the arrivals hall.
  • Grab pickup is available at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public minibuses may not operate late at night; confirm schedules locally.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Depart from
São Paulo–Guarulhos International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from São Paulo to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C24°C
March28°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C26°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
57%
29°C25°C
25 Jul
17%
29°C25°C
Sunday
19 Jul
57%
29°C25°C
26 Jul
64%
30°C25°C
Monday
20 Jul
66%
30°C25°C
27 Jul
80%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
66%
29°C25°C
28 Jul
80%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
67%
30°C25°C
29 Jul
78%
27°C25°C
Thursday
23 Jul
58%
29°C25°C
30 Jul
76%
30°C25°C
Friday
24 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
31 Jul
73%
28°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from São Paulo–Guarulhos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or Viracopos International when they travel from São Paulo to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Azul, and China Eastern Airlines. São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

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