Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to BKI last minute?
When it comes to booking your flights, being prepared pays off. While you may be able to find a last-minute deal on a Johannesburg Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, tickets usually don't get cheaper as the date of departure nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to lock in a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international journeys it's between three and four months.
What airports do you fly into for Kota Kinabalu from Johannesburg?
You can zip from Johannesburg to Kota Kinabalu via Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) and Keningau (KGU). Come in to land at Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) and you'll be around 6 kilometers to the south of the center of Kota Kinabalu. Check in to your hotel and then check out some of the city's top sights, including Imago Shopping Mall and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.
Can I change the date of my flight from Johannesburg Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
Life can throw a spanner in your plans, so Expedia is here to help make amending your journey as easy as possible. First, access your O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport itinerary through the Expedia Trips portal and browse the fare conditions about what changes can be made. If you booked in the last 24 hours, some carriers will allow you to cancel for free and organize new flights. If you booked more than 24 hours ago, contact us via our Customer Service portal to run through your options.

Travel information

Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Distance
10021 km

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