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Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from RM 136

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RDU — BKI
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
Wed 22/5
Wed 29/5

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 322,567 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 403

Return from

RM 281

One-way from

RM 136
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in May 2024
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From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
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Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Kota Kinabalu in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 322,567 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Thu 20/618:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 23/606:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 276
Thu 20/618:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 22/618:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 281
Thu 13/612:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 17/623:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 286
Wed 12/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 17/606:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 290
Wed 12/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 17/623:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 300
Thu 20/622:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 23/611:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 304
Wed 5/620:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 6/618:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 309
Thu 13/622:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/622:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 314
Wed 12/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 17/622:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 319

Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Kota Kinabalu in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 322,567 searches and data were last updated on 17 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 2/815:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 4/809:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 272
Thu 25/721:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 29/709:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 276
Thu 20/618:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 22/618:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 281
Thu 13/612:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 17/623:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 286
Wed 12/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 17/606:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 290
Tue 16/719:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 18/718:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 295
Fri 16/815:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 18/810:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 300
Thu 20/622:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 23/611:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 304
Wed 5/620:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 6/618:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 309

Flights to Kota Kinabalu departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Kota Kinabalu, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 322,567 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Kota Kinabalu. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Fri 24/523:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Tue 28/522:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 17/5RM 450
Thu 23/517:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 27/523:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 454
Wed 22/523:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 27/523:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 17/5RM 464
Wed 22/521:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/522:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 468
Wed 22/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/520:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 473
Thu 23/506:35KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/522:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 492
Thu 23/517:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 27/523:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 497
Thu 23/517:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Tue 28/518:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 17/5RM 501
Wed 22/521:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/520:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 506

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu

Explore one-way flight options to Kota Kinabalu for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 322,567 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 24/715:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 136
Wed 19/612:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 141
Mon 24/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 17/5RM 145
Wed 12/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 150
Sun 4/823:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 155
Thu 13/622:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 159
Sun 23/608:20KUL - BKI
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 164
Sun 23/608:20KUL - BKI
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 169
Tue 2/717:05KUL - BKI
1 stop15h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 17/5RM 173

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/815:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 4/809:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 272
Thu 25/721:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 29/709:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 276
Thu 20/618:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 22/618:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 281
Thu 13/612:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 17/623:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 286
Wed 12/621:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 17/606:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 290
Tue 16/719:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 18/718:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 295
Fri 16/815:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 18/810:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 300
Thu 20/622:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 23/611:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 304
Wed 5/620:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 6/618:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/5RM 309

Find flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Locate flights to Kota Kinabalu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 322,567 searches and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

RM 281 - RM 506

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 28/6

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/7

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 281

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/6

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 286

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/6

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 290

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/7

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/7

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 295

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 20/6

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/6

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 304

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/6

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/6

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 314

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/6

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/6

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 333

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/6

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/6

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 342

Kuala Lumpur SubangKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 15/8

1 stop10h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/8

1 stop8h 10m

RM 506

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Deals found on 17/5

Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu is currently RM 155 while a return flight costs RM 328. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 65). Flying to Kota Kinabalu in February will prove the most costly (average of RM 108). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

RM 361

February

RM 506

March

RM 356

April

RM 422

May

RM 342

June

RM 365

July

RM 351

August

RM 361

September

RM 347

October

RM 304

November

RM 314

December

RM 426

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 17 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Firefly, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Philippine Airlines
7.4
Good
1,246 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

AirAsia
6.7
Okay
250 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Batik Air
6.6
Okay
61 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Scoot
6.6
Okay
312 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

  • What does BKI mean?

    BKI stands for Kota Kinabalu Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 55 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 7 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport typically cost RM 25, while return flights cost around RM 53.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 43, however they can be found for as little as RM 11.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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