Cheap Flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu
Cheap Flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu
Looking for cheap flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-18
XMN - BKI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 17,500 Pts + $32.4
2026-11-20
XMN - BKI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 17,500 Pts + $32.4
Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu flight facts
Distance
1,293 mi
2,081 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Kota Kinabalu is in the same time zone as Xiamen.
Airports in Xiamen
XMN · Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Airports in Kota Kinabalu
BKI · Kota Kinabalu Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Xiamen - Labuan · Labuan is 70 mi from Kota Kinabalu
Premium cabin flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu.
Xiamen and Kota Kinabalu are about 1,293 miles (2,081 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,293-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kota Kinabalu is in the same time zone as Xiamen.
Departures from Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN). Arrivals in Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu Intl (BKI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kota Kinabalu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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