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Flights from Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu

There are no direct flights from Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu. The fastest way is one stop via Manila, about 6h 11m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 11m
DVOBKIMNL

Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 11mVia Manila, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manila

Best ways to fly from Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DVO Manila (MNL) BKI
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Philippines AirAsia
Sun18:45 DVO20:21 MNL2h 54m connection23:15 MNL00:56 BKIPAL Express + Philippines AirAsia
27 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 11m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,045 km649 miles
Journey time
6h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneKota-Kinabalu vs Davao City
Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
MYR
Airports
DVO → BKI

Flights from Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manila. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Davao City to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,045 km.
Where do you change planes between Davao City and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Manila (MNL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Davao City and Kota-Kinabalu?
Davao City: Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

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