How long is the flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

Airlines like Indonesia AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 15m. The distance between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu is about 1696 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Jakarta?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Jakarta; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Jakarta per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Jakarta. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

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Nonstop2h 40m

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1 stop25h 55m

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1 stop15h 25m

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Nonstop2h 40m

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Sat 24/1011.55 -

1 stop6h 50m

Sat 31/1007.50 -

1 stop4h 45m

Deal found 9/9Rp 4,013,378

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Fri 29/1

11.05-14.50

Nonstop2h 45m

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1 stop14h 00m

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Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

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Rp 2,094,702

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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

Thu 17/9

13.10-19.40

1 stop5h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00.00-23.00

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Rp 2,182,714

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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

Sat 3/10

11.55-07.25

2 stops18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00.00-23.00

Nonstop0h 00m

Rp 2,393,945

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CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

Mon 14/9

09.35-11.15

1 stop24h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00.00-23.00

Nonstop0h 00m

Rp 2,393,945

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Mon 14/9

11.10-14.50

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00.00-23.00

Nonstop0h 00m

Rp 2,499,560

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CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

Tue 10/11

09.35-07.25

2 stops20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00.00-23.00

Nonstop0h 00m

Rp 2,569,970

JakartaKota Kinabalu

CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

CGKBKI

Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

Thu 12/11

13.40-23.40

2 stops9h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

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Rp 2,587,572

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JKT to BKI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of Rp 5,104,735.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 10h 53m.

How often are flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 36% of weekly flights between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 231 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% of flights being delayed.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Jakarta?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Jakarta; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Jakarta per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Jakarta. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?
Airlines like Indonesia AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines fly from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 15m. The distance between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu is about 1696 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Jakarta 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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Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 10h 53m.

How often are flights from Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 36% of weekly flights between Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 231 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Jakarta to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% of flights being delayed.

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