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Cheap flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu from ₹ 8,063

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — BKI
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
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 10 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 20,069

One-way from

₹ 8,063

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 31,374
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 30m total
  • Chennai to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Chennai to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 138,842 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 89,013 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 10 February 2025.

Wed 12/323:45MAA - BKI
1 stop12h 00mAirAsia
Wed 19/316:55BKI - MAA
1 stop8h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 10/2₹ 20,069
Wed 12/323:45MAA - BKI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/314:50BKI - MAA
2 stops10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 21,120
Tue 11/300:20MAA - BKI
1 stop8h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 19/310:55BKI - MAA
2 stops14h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 38,560

Find flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 10 February 2025.

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ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Wed 12/3

23:45-14:15

1 stop12h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

16:55-22:55

1 stop8h 30m

₹ 20,069

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Wed 12/3

23:45-14:15

1 stop12h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

14:50-22:50

2 stops10h 30m

₹ 21,120

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Tue 11/3

00:20-11:10

1 stop8h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

10:55-23:05

2 stops14h 40m

₹ 38,560

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Mon 10/3

23:50-11:30

1 stop9h 10m

₹ 8,063

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Sun 25/5

08:15-23:00

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 10,429

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Wed 21/5

00:05-17:00

2 stops14h 25m

₹ 11,568

ChennaiKota Kinabalu

MAA - BKI

MAABKI

Chennai

Sun 9/3

00:20-15:20

1 stop12h 30m

₹ 12,970

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Deals found on 10/2

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu

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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 10 February 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
267 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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
267 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
267 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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
299 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
267 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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
213 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
267 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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?

    AirAsia, at ₹ 20,069, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Malaysia Airlines. AirAsia is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 ₹ 8,063. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and Malaysia 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chennai to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2025.
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 23,978Average₹ 27,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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