Statistics on Dublin-Kota Kinabalu flights:what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from:Dublin)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Dublin airport is $ 1120 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 875 (in march) and $ 1742 (in april),which is a saving of $ 246 or a surplus of $ 622 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $900 to $956 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Dublin-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2043 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 875,saving $ 246 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1120). Conversely,april will be the most expensive ($ 1742).
Flight Dublin-Kota Kinabalu:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1000 | $ 1097 | good price |
| February | $ 944 | $ 1091 | good price |
| March | $ 821 | $ 875 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 986 | $ 1742 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 852 | $ 936 | good price |
| June | $ 908 | $ 975 | good price |
| July | $ 1094 | $ 1255 | fair price |
| August | $ 1094 | $ 1304 | fair price |
| September | $ 883 | $ 1021 | good price |
| October | $ 838 | $ 974 | good price |
| November | $ 858 | $ 943 | good price |
| December | $ 1039 | $ 1221 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Kota Kinabalu range from $674 to $1518. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $675 to $731),1% at the maximum price (from $1462 to $1518). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $956 to $1012 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 8 companies that serve Dublin from Kota Kinabalu airport:Ryanair,Etihad Airways,Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines,Aer Lingus,IndiGo,China Eastern and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 2043 flights analyzed in previous years,Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Dublin->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Dublin-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date,you can save an average of $111. On the other hand,departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $479.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Dublin departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date,you will save an average of $120. Conversely,departing from Kota Kinabalu on a friday may cost you an additional $247.
Top prices Dublin-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 10-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 858 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 19-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 876 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 21-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 867 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 802 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 06-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 845 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 11-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 766 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 17-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 836 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 05-11 to 14-11-2025 | $ 837 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 08-01 to 26-01-2026 | $ 790 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Dublin →Kota Kinabalu | 02-02 to 23-02-2026 | $ 864 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Dublin - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Kota Kinabalu flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Kota Kinabalu,it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1012 $,which is a saving of 108 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance,you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1040 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1523 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,saturday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a saturday,you will save $29. Conversely,by buying it on a thursday,you may end up paying $83 more.
Dublin to Kota Kinabalu:flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 895 $867 to $940 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 988 $802 to $1154 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1428 $1428 to $1428 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1306 $1185 to $1425 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 859 $759 to $972 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 945 $945 to $945 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 837 $837 to $837 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 920 $790 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 864 $864 to $864 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,september,october,november,january and february are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!