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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from RM 133

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 248

One-way from

RM 133

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 372
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 15/7-19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 15/706:25KUL - BKI
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/708:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 248
Wed 9/408:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Thu 10/417:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 20/2RM 252
Thu 3/708:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Sun 6/715:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 19/2RM 252
Thu 6/320:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mon 10/313:55BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 20/2RM 261
Wed 12/316:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Fri 14/308:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 19/2RM 279
Thu 27/208:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 310
Sat 15/321:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Tue 18/319:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 20/2RM 319
Thu 13/322:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 17/312:50BKI - KUL
1 stop10h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 447
Fri 21/317:35KUL - BKI
1 stop15h 40mFirefly
Sun 23/320:50BKI - KUL
1 stop10h 35mFirefly
Deal found 19/2RM 638
Wed 2/416:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 10/408:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 660
Wed 30/421:15KUL - BKI
1 stop18h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sun 4/521:20BKI - KUL
1 stop23h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 20/2RM 744

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Kuala Lumpur

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 15/7

06:25-11:20

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/7

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 248

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/4

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/4

17:50-20:20

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 252

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 3/7

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/7

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 252

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 6/3

20:30-23:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/3

13:55-16:30

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 261

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 12/3

16:00-18:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/3

08:10-10:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 279

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/3

09:15-11:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/3

18:35-21:10

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 297

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 3/4

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

08:05-10:50

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 363

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/3

22:15-00:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/3

12:50-22:50

1 stop10h 00m

RM 447

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/3

17:35-09:15

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/3

20:50-07:25

1 stop10h 35m

RM 638

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 2/4

16:00-18:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/4

08:05-10:50

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 660

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur 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 14 February 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 102). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur 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 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MY1 to BKI are scheduled on a Thursday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Scoot from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.7
Okay
298 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
211 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre vof the city. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 77 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 7 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Batik Air, at RM 252, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Firefly. Users have found that Batik Air is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia (RM 133), Batik Air (RM 137), and Firefly (RM 137).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Singapore Airlines(67%), IndiGo(64%) or Uzbekistan Airways(64%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay RM 984, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 123. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 155.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    Of the flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Masjid Sultan, Sentosa, and South Bridge Road are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Masjid Sultan, Sentosa, and South Bridge Road can be visited by traveling about 15.7 km, 21.6 km, and 17.8 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can rent one for about RM 517 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights?

    Flights departing from Kuala Lumpur and landing in Kota Kinabalu stopover in Miri least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 102). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Batik AirCheapestRM 44AverageRM 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 239AverageRM 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 246AverageRM 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 253AverageRM 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FireflyCheapestRM 275AverageRM 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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ScootCheapestRM 364AverageRM 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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