Guangzhou (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): AirAsia and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 1,220 miles (1,964 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hong Kong, Haikou and Manila and more.
How many miles CAN to BKI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 17,500 | $13.50–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 22,500 | $53.50–220 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CAN to BKI
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book CAN to BKI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
CAN to BKI with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then AirAsia and HK Express
- Via Haikou (HAK)9 Air the whole wayAQ+1
AQ - Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air and China Southern Airlines, then Philippines AirAsia
- Via Tawau (TWU)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 2 more, then AirAsia
+1 - Via Kuching (KCH)Batik Air Malaysia, then AirAsia
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 8 more, then AirAsia3U
+7 - Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines the whole way3U+6OQ
CAN to BKI: common questions
How many miles does CAN to BKI cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (22,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAN to BKI?
AirAsia and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
How far is Guangzhou from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
Guangzhou (CAN) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are 1,220 miles (1,964 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAN to BKI award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu?
The most direct connections are through Hong Kong (HKG), Haikou (HAK), Manila (MNL), Tawau (TWU) and Xiamen (XMN). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example 9 Air through Haikou.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.