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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of February. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 722 mi
Ho Chi Minh City airports
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)How far from city centre: 4 mi
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu takes roughly 4 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Ho Chi Minh City–Kota Kinabalu route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
  • Arrival airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

The weather in Kota Kinabalu

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kota Kinabalu, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 23ºC
  • Hottest month: April
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: March
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu?
When you fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu the average price is £106. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular months to book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu are January, December and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu?
The best time of the year to go to Kota Kinabalu when flying from Ho Chi Minh City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Ho Chi Minh City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, February and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Ho Chi Minh City - Kota Kinabalu.
How long does the flight take to go from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu is of around 2 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 722 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Ho Chi Minh City?
While in Ho Chi Minh City temperatures can reach an average of 30º ºC in summer, Kota Kinabalu can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 28º ºC average in Ho Chi Minh City.

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