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Cheap flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu from ₹ 8,470

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — BKI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 22,757

One-way from

₹ 8,470
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 20m total
  • Chennai to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Chennai to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 27/711:45MAA - BKI
1 stop10h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 3/822:20BKI - MAA
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/6₹ 22,757
Sun 27/721:05MAA - BKI
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/809:05BKI - MAA
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6₹ 28,147
Wed 17/908:15MAA - BKI
1 stop8h 25mAirAsia
Wed 17/923:25BKI - MAA
1 stop10h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 10/6₹ 35,761

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
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Chennai

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

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Return

Price

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Sun 27/7

11:45-00:40

1 stop10h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

22:20-10:45

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 22,757

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Sun 27/7

21:05-18:25

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

09:05-15:55

1 stop9h 20m

₹ 28,147

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Wed 17/9

08:15-19:10

1 stop8h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

23:25-07:45

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 35,761

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Mon 21/7

00:05-11:15

1 stop8h 40m

₹ 8,470

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Fri 25/7

08:15-22:15

1 stop11h 30m

₹ 13,689

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Sat 21/6

04:20-19:05

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 18,736

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Thu 24/7

02:00-21:30

2 stops17h 00m

₹ 26,778

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Fri 25/7

23:55-14:10

2 stops11h 45m

₹ 28,832

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Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.6
Okay
208 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at ₹ 22,757, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be AirAsia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 8,470. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu?

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