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RM 120+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

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BKI — KUL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover essential information about flights departing from Kota Kinabalu, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Kota Kinabalu airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

RM 29

Cheapest round-trip flight

RM 44

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

RM 64 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 65 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.
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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (avg. price of RM 156).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average return price of RM 183).
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 10/419:35BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Mon 14/413:50TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 25/3RM 120
Sat 19/410:00BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 21/410:35SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 120
Mon 14/415:05BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/413:10TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3RM 128
Wed 9/410:00BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mFirefly
Sun 13/411:25SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mFirefly
Deal found 24/3RM 128
Sat 12/406:25BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Sun 13/407:35SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 23/3RM 137
Mon 14/412:45BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Wed 16/414:40TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 23/3RM 142
Wed 9/410:00BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/416:45SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3RM 142
Thu 22/507:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sun 25/512:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 24/3RM 222
Mon 23/623:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/612:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 235
Thu 1/518:00BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 3/519:35TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3RM 261
Wed 16/410:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 20/408:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 25/3RM 266
Wed 30/415:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Mon 5/508:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 24/3RM 297

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/4

14:00-14:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 3/5

13:00-13:50

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 182

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 22/5

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/5

12:00-14:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 222

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/4

09:15-10:05

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 7/4

21:10-22:00

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 222

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/6

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 25/6

12:00-14:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 235

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/5

18:00-18:55

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Sat 3/5

19:35-20:25

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 261

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/4

10:00-12:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 20/4

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 270

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/4

10:00-10:35

1 stop24h 35m

Tawau

Wed 30/4

13:50-14:40

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 288

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - SZB

BKISZB

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/4

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 5/5

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 297

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/5

11:00-17:00

1 stop6h 00m

Penang Intl

Mon 19/5

14:30-21:30

1 stop7h 00m

RM 323

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

06:55-11:35

1 stop4h 40m

Sandakan

Sun 13/4

11:25-12:10

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 332

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 124). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in September will prove the most costly (average of RM 253). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Friday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

When flying from Kota Kinabalu check dates and pricing for the following: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Firefly, AirAsia X. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia

AirAsia

From RM 26

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From RM 29

Batik Air

Batik Air

From RM 11

Firefly

Firefly

From RM 10

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (489 flights per day), Seoul (76 flights per day), and Tawau (50 flights per day).

Kuching

Kuching

From RM 12

Penang Intl

Penang Intl

From RM 31

Seoul

Seoul

From RM 94

Guangzhou Baiyun

Guangzhou Baiyun

From RM 79

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Kuching, with prices starting at RM 54. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Kuching

Kuching

From RM 12

Miri

Miri

From RM 20

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From RM 29

Penang Intl

Penang Intl

From RM 31

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Kota Kinabalu. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
302 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.6
Okay
203 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Tawau. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang are some of the top choices made by users flying from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as RM 29 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for RM 579 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Firefly, Batik Air, and AirAsia have been found to have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. Here are some options available: Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (RM 44). Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (RM 45). AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Alor Setar (RM 116).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Kota Kinabalu we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Kota Kinabalu to Tawau from RM 1,599
    Kota Kinabalu to Incheon Intl Airport from RM 1,684
    Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from RM 1,794
    Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from RM 5,421

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere, put Kuala Lumpur on your list as prices start at RM 16,676 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu is November. The most expensive month for flights is September. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Kota Kinabalu:
    Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau from RM 124 round trip
    Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from RM 195 round trip

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