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Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from RM 180

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — BKI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in August or July, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 355

One-way from

RM 180

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 517
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Penang to Kota Kinabalu
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Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Penang to Kota Kinabalu
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 2/320:50PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/311:20BKI - PEN
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 355
Wed 12/313:50PEN - BKI
1 stop6h 50mBatik Air
Sun 16/311:20BKI - PEN
1 stop7h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 16/1RM 360
Thu 15/511:05PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Sun 18/508:00BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 16/1RM 400
Wed 24/1212:45PEN - BKI
Nonstop2h 50mFirefly
Fri 2/106:25BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mFirefly
Deal found 17/1RM 409
Sat 29/321:10PEN - BKI
1 stop21h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 12/410:20BKI - PEN
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 895

Find flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Penang 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 January 2025.

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PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Sun 2/3

20:50-23:40

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/3

11:20-19:00

1 stop7h 40m

RM 355

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Wed 12/3

13:50-20:40

1 stop6h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/3

11:20-19:00

1 stop7h 40m

RM 360

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Thu 15/5

11:05-13:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

08:00-10:40

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 400

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Thu 20/2

12:45-15:35

Nonstop2h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/2

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 499

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Sat 29/3

21:10-18:45

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/4

10:20-13:10

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 895

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Fri 7/2

23:55-18:00

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/2

03:30-21:00

1 stop17h 30m

RM 18,299

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Mon 24/2

21:55-00:45

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 180

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Mon 24/2

13:30-19:35

1 stop6h 05m

RM 184

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Wed 9/4

15:10-21:35

1 stop6h 25m

RM 207

PenangKota Kinabalu

PEN - BKI

PENBKI

Penang Intl

Fri 18/4

13:50-21:30

1 stop7h 40m

RM 216

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Best time to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Penang with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Penang 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 PEN to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Penang 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 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines from Penang to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
213 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Batik Air
6.1
Okay
71 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Penang 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 airports do I use to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight from Penang Intl (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu, all of which are around 2h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Within the past month, 6,606 users have taken a look at flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 360), AirAsia (RM 400), and Firefly (RM 499) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Batik Air is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Firefly. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 180. Users have also found prices from RM 184 and RM 216 on AirAsia and Batik Air, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Malaysia Airlines(53%), Firefly(53%) or AirAsia(50%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 145. While the most popular route (Penang Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 220 on average our data indicates RM 316 when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Penang 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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Fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 January 2025.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 274AverageRM 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FireflyCheapestRM 290AverageRM 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 305AverageRM 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 370AverageRM 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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