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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $55
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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) 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 24 October 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota KinabaluExplore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.
Sat 1/1117:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 6/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 20/10$120
Sun 9/1108:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Thu 13/1118:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 23/10$123
Thu 20/1106:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Wed 26/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 23/10$126
Fri 5/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Fri 12/1223:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 21/10$128
Wed 3/1206:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 5/1222:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 21/10$131
Thu 6/1119:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Fri 7/1107:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 21/10$132
Sat 15/1117:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Tue 18/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 22/10$134
Thu 23/1019:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 30/1022:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 23/10$135
Wed 26/1119:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sat 29/1111:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 21/10$137
Thu 20/1117:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 30/1122:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 21/10$138
Thu 20/1119:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sun 30/1107:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 22/10$141
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Return
Price
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 10/4
11:40-14:15
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 12/4
22:00-00:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$123
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 12/11
08:00-10:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 14/11
21:05-23:40
Nonstop2h 35m
$123
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 9/11
08:00-10:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 13/11
18:35-21:10
Nonstop2h 35m
$123
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sat 13/12
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 16/12
23:25-01:55
Nonstop2h 30m
$123
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 4/12
06:05-08:40
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 7/12
22:40-01:10
Nonstop2h 30m
$123
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sat 15/11
06:05-08:40
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 18/11
22:40-01:10
Nonstop2h 30m
$126
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 21/11
08:00-10:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 25/11
18:35-21:10
Nonstop2h 35m
$126
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 27/2
07:00-09:35
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 2/3
19:45-22:20
Nonstop2h 35m
$126
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 6/11
19:00-21:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 11/11
07:00-09:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$132
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 20/1
08:00-10:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$62
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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 88 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $43). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of $83). 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 Intl 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 24 October 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 19 October 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
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 24 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andBatik Air from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu. 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.
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
6.7
Food
7.0
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
6.7
Food
7.0
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
6.7
Food
7.0
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
6.7
Food
7.0
Overall
7.3
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
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