Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manila and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is 1098 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Philippines AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Cebu, Caticlan, Davao, Bangkok, Puerto Princesa, Hong Kong, Iloilo City, Singapore, Tagbilaran, Panglao, Tokyo, Denpasar, Del Carmen, Bacolod, Tacloban, Busuanga, Palawan, Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, Seoul, Legazpi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Bandar Seri Begawan, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Penang, Sandakan, Cebu, San Francisco, Bangkok, Kuching, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Langkawi, Seattle, Ho Chi Minh City, Osaka.

Question 6

What airports are near Manila?

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The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.

Question 7

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Manila and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Manila and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Manila and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manila and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Manila and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Manila?

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There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Manila, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Manila, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$60
Cheapest round-trip	$128
Average round-trip	$195
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	$60 – $69

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Scoot	TGW	TR	No	No
Cebu Pacific	CEB	5J	No	No
Philippine Airlines	PAL	PR	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	26°C
December	28°C	25°C

Cheap flights from Manila, Philippines to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights starting at $60. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or Scoot to find the best price.

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