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Find the cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu

Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs24,363
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is Rs50,613. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia flies direct from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu.
As of April 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Kota Kinabalu is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Hangzhou Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Saturday, 14 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Hangzhou.

  • Each week, there are eight Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, take the 20:35 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:45 with AirAsia.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HGH to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Jetting into Kota Kinabalu (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is easy with AirAsia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for HGH to BKI flights is AirAsia.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HGH and BKI:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Currently, Rs24,363 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs50,613. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HGH to BKI.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from HGH to BKI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Handy information about Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

  • HGH is located at 14th Rd.

  • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.81% of flights that depart HGH arrive at their destination without delay.

  • To get to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport from central Hangzhou, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near HGH. Whether you have an early flight from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kota Kinabalu in February.

  • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HGH to BKI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.