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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from RM 144

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 17 Januar 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 270

One-way from

RM 144

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 423
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 19/2-22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 Januar 2025.

Mi 19/218:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sa 22/211:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 270
Do 20/216:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Mo 24/208:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 16/1RM 274
Mo 3/218:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Di 4/221:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 16/1RM 279
Fr 24/107:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mo 27/122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/1RM 283
Sa 15/208:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mi 19/206:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 288
Do 20/220:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mo 24/206:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 17/1RM 301
Mi 19/308:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Fr 21/315:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 16/1RM 355
So 27/715:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Di 12/805:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 400
Do 10/416:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mo 21/408:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 661
Mi 28/521:15KUL - BKI
1 stop18h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
So 8/621:20BKI - KUL
1 stop23h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 747

Find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 Januar 2025.

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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mi 19/2

18:00-20:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sa 22/2

11:50-14:25

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 270

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Do 20/2

16:00-18:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mo 24/2

08:10-10:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 274

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mo 3/2

18:00-20:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Di 4/2

21:30-00:10

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 279

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mo 27/1

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mi 29/1

22:40-01:10

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 283

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sa 15/2

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mi 19/2

06:25-09:00

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 288

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sa 15/2

20:30-23:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mi 19/2

06:25-09:00

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 292

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mi 19/3

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fr 21/3

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 355

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sa 10/5

22:00-00:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Do 22/5

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 400

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mi 19/3

11:30-09:15

1 stop21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fr 21/3

06:25-15:10

1 stop8h 45m

RM 652

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mi 28/5

21:15-16:05

1 stop18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

So 8/6

21:20-20:25

1 stop23h 05m

RM 747

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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 10 January 2025.

Booking 78 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 17 Januar 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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening 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 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Monday at midday 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 17 Januar 2025.

The most flights from MY1 to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (88 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 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 17 Januar 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Batik Air, AirAsia and Firefly 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.4
Good
85 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
277 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.6
Okay
213 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.1
Okay
71 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 67 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?

    Firefly, at RM 274, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Batik Air and AirAsia. Users have found that Firefly is 36% 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 Firefly (RM 144), AirAsia (RM 148), and Batik Air (RM 162).

  • 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(77%), AirAsia X(70%) or Firefly(63%), 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 844, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 133. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 238.

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

  • 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 371 per day.

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

  • 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Batik AirCheapestRM 34AverageRM 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 243AverageRM 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 253AverageRM 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 259AverageRM 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapestRM 370AverageRM 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FireflyCheapestRM 389AverageRM 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 396AverageRM 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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