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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 407,867 searches and data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

Return from

RM 383

One-way from

RM 148

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 391
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 26/11-30/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu in October & November 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Kota Kinabalu in October and November 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,867 searches and data was last updated on 25 October 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu in October and November 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Tue 26/1106:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 28/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 383
Thu 14/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 17/1108:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 383
Sat 9/1122:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 387
Mon 11/1123:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/1112:30BKI - KUL
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 391
Sun 24/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 1/1222:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 396
Sat 23/1119:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 24/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 400
Sun 24/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1215:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 404
Thu 7/1106:40KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 50mScoot
Wed 13/1120:05BKI - KUL
1 stop9h 50mScoot
Deal found 24/10RM 417
Fri 15/1122:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Tue 19/1121:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 422
Fri 29/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 1/1208:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 422
Thu 7/1106:00KUL - BKI
1 stop26h 25mAirAsia
Sun 10/1106:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 23/10RM 426
Thu 14/1110:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 17/1106:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 430

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 407,867 searches and data were last updated on 25 October 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.
Tue 26/1121:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 30/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 383
Thu 14/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 17/1108:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 383
Sat 9/1122:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 387
Mon 11/1123:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/1112:30BKI - KUL
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 391
Sun 24/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 1/1222:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 396
Sat 23/1119:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 24/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 400
Sun 24/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1215:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 404
Thu 7/1106:40KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 50mScoot
Wed 13/1120:05BKI - KUL
1 stop9h 50mScoot
Deal found 24/10RM 417
Fri 15/1106:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/1119:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 422
Fri 29/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 1/1208:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 422
Thu 7/1106:40KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 50mScoot
Thu 14/1112:30BKI - KUL
1 stop5h 40mScoot
Deal found 24/10RM 426
Thu 14/1110:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 17/1106:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 430

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 407,867 searches and data was last updated on 25 October 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 1/1120:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mon 4/1106:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 504
Wed 30/1007:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 4/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 513
Tue 29/1020:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 2/1106:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 522
Thu 31/1018:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 2/1106:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 526
Tue 29/1020:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Fri 1/1113:55BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 539
Tue 29/1006:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 31/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 552
Thu 31/1020:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1112:30BKI - SZB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 552
Wed 30/1020:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Fri 1/1113:55BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 556
Tue 29/1006:40KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 50mScoot
Wed 13/1120:05BKI - KUL
1 stop22h 05mScoot
Deal found 24/10RM 570
Thu 31/1020:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 3/1105:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 570
Tue 29/1006:40KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/1107:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 583
Thu 31/1011:50KUL - BKI
1 stop5h 05mAirAsia
Mon 4/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 591

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 407,867 searches and data was last updated on 25 October 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 4/1219:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 148
Tue 5/1122:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 161
Wed 6/1106:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 165
Fri 1/1121:40KUL - BKI
1 stop13h 50mScoot
Deal found 24/10RM 183
Mon 4/1123:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 187
Fri 1/1122:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 191
Tue 12/1106:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 196
Sun 24/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 196
Thu 14/1106:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 200
Tue 19/1121:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 204
Sun 3/1105:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 209
Sun 8/1216:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 209

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Tue 26/1121:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 30/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 383
Thu 14/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 17/1108:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 383
Sat 9/1122:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 387
Mon 11/1106:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Wed 20/1121:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 24/10RM 391
Sun 24/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 1/1222:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 396
Sat 23/1119:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 24/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 400
Sun 24/1107:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1215:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 404
Sun 13/423:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Wed 16/420:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 23/10RM 409
Mon 14/414:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 17/407:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/10RM 413
Thu 5/1221:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 7/1222:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 24/10RM 417
Fri 15/1106:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/1119:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10RM 422
Fri 29/1116:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 1/1208:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 24/10RM 422

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 407,867 searches and data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

RM 383 - RM 756

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 26/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/11

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 383

Kuala Lumpur SubangKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 14/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/11

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 383

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/11

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/11

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 387

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/11

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 391

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/11

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/12

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 396

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 23/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/11

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 400

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/11

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/12

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 404

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop4h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/11

1 stop9h 50m

RM 417

Kuala Lumpur SubangKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 29/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/12

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 422

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/11

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/12

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 443

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/1

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 15/1

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 656

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/1

1 stop7h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/1

1 stop24h 10m

RM 756

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 18 October 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.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia, Batik Air and MYAirline.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

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).

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 25 October 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia, Batik Air 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.
7.8
Good
149 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.8
Good
149 reviews
7.8
Good
149 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
313 reviews
7.8
Good
149 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.6
Okay
213 reviews
7.8
Good
149 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.6
Okay
303 reviews
7.8
Good
149 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

  • 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 22 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, MYAirline 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost RM 65, while return flights cost around RM 127.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 38, however they can be found for as little as RM 29.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to All Saints' Cathedral?

    f being close to All Saints' Cathedral is important to you, you’ll want to land at Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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