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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

$72

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$127

Cheapest round-trip

$131

Average round-trip

$182

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Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Depart from
Tan Son Nhat International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
399
Flight distance
1168 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineSun 26.10Mon 27.10Tue 28.10Wed 29.10Thu 30.10Fri 31.10Sat 01.11
AirAsia
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineSun 02.11Mon 03.11Tue 04.11Wed 05.11Thu 06.11Fri 07.11Sat 08.11
AirAsia
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineSun 09.11Mon 10.11Tue 11.11Wed 12.11Thu 13.11Fri 14.11Sat 15.11
AirAsia
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineSun 16.11Mon 17.11Tue 18.11Wed 19.11Thu 20.11Fri 21.11Sat 22.11
AirAsia
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
165
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
1 Nov
28°C25°C
8 Nov
89%
29°C25°C
Sunday
2 Nov
83%
30°C24°C
9 Nov
89%
29°C25°C
Monday
3 Nov
81%
29°C25°C
10 Nov
89%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
4 Nov
89%
28°C25°C
11 Nov
82%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
5 Nov
88%
29°C25°C
12 Nov
89%
29°C25°C
Thursday
6 Nov
89%
29°C24°C
13 Nov
86%
27°C25°C
Friday
7 Nov
81%
29°C25°C
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu is 1168 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, VietJet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Thai AirAsia. Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu have 399 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu is 1168 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, Da Nang, Manila, Hanoi, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Phú Quốc, New York, Honolulu, Denver, Nha Trang, Detroit, Dallas, Atlanta, Phuket City, Tokyo, Phnom Penh, Singapore, Washington, D.C., Phoenix.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Cebu, Taipei, Sandakan, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hanoi, Kuching, Jakarta, Tawau, Bangkok, Lahad Datu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Budapest, Seoul, Okinawa Island.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia, Phnom Penh International.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, VietJet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Thai AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
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