$87 Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Guangzhou (CAN)

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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou (BKI-CAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $87 for one-way flights and $237 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 12
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$237 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Sun, Oct 12, priced at $237 found 2 days ago
Scoot
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$248 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $248 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 12
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$253 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Sun, Oct 12, priced at $253 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 18
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$267 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $267 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 18
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$282 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $282 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 10
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$293 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $293 found 2 days ago
Scoot
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$294 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $294 found 2 hours ago
Shanghai Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$306 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Shanghai Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $306 found 6 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$307 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $307 found 2 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
$353 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$353
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $353 found 2 hours ago

Alternative airports near Guangzhou

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Baiyun Intl. CAN. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $237
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $237
Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Guangzhou (CAN)
Origin airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Destination airport
Baiyun Intl.
Roundtrip price
$236
Distance
1221 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 20 mins

Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $87 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $87 or cheap return flight from $237 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
Flying in October may help you find better deals, as it's the cheapest month for flights between BKI and CAN. You'll often find the lowest fares during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
Fly directly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) on a China Southern Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) are often available with low-cost carriers like China Southern Airlines and AirAsia. Don't forget that prices can vary depending on demand, seasonality and time of booking. With Expedia's filter tool, you can easily filter your results to find a BKI to CAN flight that's within your budget.
How many flights per day from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
Every day, an average of 3 nonstop flights take off from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN). Pick the departure time that fits your schedule best.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
More people fly between BKI and CAN at 7 PM than at any other point in the day. Rather skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from BKI to CAN?
If you travel on a Monday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN).
What is the earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)'s earliest flight to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) leaves at approximately 1:35AM UTC+8. With a total flight time of 3h 15m, you'll arrive at around 4:50AM UTC+8.
How long does it take to fly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
The average flight time from BKI to CAN is 3 hours and 21 minutes, covering a distance of 1,200 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
To arrive at Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) on time, select a flight that leaves from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Guangzhou from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
Board a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Guangzhou and arrive at Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN). An alternative point of entry into this destination is Shenzhen Intl. Airport (SZX).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from BKI to CAN right before your journey is typically more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your travel dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a BKI to CAN flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a BKI to CAN flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one convenient place will take the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and select from our wide range of stays, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN)?
Typically, you can modify or cancel your BKI to CAN flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if your booking was made more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's policies and fees on flight changes, or if you need further details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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