Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $59
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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Friday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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 10 December 2025.
Tue 9/1207:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sat 13/1213:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$191
Fri 19/1206:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 27/1220:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 10/12$215
Sat 13/1213:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Tue 16/1215:45BKI - KUL
1 stop24h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$227
Fri 26/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mon 29/1220:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$235
Sat 27/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Fri 2/122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$240
Sat 27/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Wed 31/1206:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$241
Fri 12/1219:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Mon 15/1217:00BKI - KUL
1 stop25h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 7/12$243
Fri 19/1206:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 3/123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$246
Mon 29/1209:00KUL - BKI
1 stop6h 50mBatik Air
Tue 30/1215:45BKI - KUL
1 stop24h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$250
Thu 11/1219:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sun 14/1215:45BKI - KUL
1 stop24h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$252
Thu 25/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 28/1223:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$253
Best flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Thu 14/520:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 17/522:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$121
Wed 14/119:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Thu 15/107:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$148
Wed 21/106:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Wed 4/222:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$121
Thu 22/120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 1/222:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$121
Mon 26/109:00KUL - BKI
1 stop6h 50mBatik Air
Sun 8/213:20BKI - KUL
1 stop26h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$193
Wed 21/109:00KUL - BKI
1 stop6h 50mBatik Air
Wed 4/216:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$202
Fri 13/218:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 22/218:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$187
Sat 30/513:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 13/622:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$191
Thu 8/116:20KUL - BKI
1 stop26h 15mBatik Air
Sun 11/113:20BKI - KUL
1 stop26h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$224
Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Explore direct flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Thu 22/120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 1/222:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$121
Wed 14/119:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Thu 15/116:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$133
Fri 13/218:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 22/218:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$187
Sat 30/513:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 13/622:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$191
Fri 26/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mon 29/1220:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$235
Sat 27/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Fri 2/122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$240
Sat 27/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Wed 31/1206:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$241
Thu 25/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 28/1223:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$253
Mon 22/1211:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 25/1220:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$256
Sat 20/1218:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 2/120:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$286
Last-minute flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/1207:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sat 13/1213:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$191
Wed 14/119:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Thu 15/116:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$133
Thu 22/120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/106:00BKI - KUL
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$111
Thu 22/120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 1/222:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$121
Thu 22/118:15KUL - BKI
1 stop14h 25mAirAsia
Thu 29/106:00BKI - KUL
1 stop9h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$142
Mon 26/109:00KUL - BKI
1 stop6h 50mBatik Air
Sun 8/213:20BKI - KUL
1 stop26h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$193
Wed 28/109:00KUL - BKI
1 stop6h 50mBatik Air
Sat 31/113:20BKI - KUL
1 stop26h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$184
One-way flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Wed 11/319:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$59
Thu 22/120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$60
Tue 27/119:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 9/12$66
Sat 30/506:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/12$78
Thu 1/116:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 10/12$84
Thu 26/319:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$87
Sun 15/308:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 7/12$102
Sat 27/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$118
Mon 15/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$122
Thu 23/409:00KUL - BKI
1 stop6h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12$127
Fri 26/1219:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 9/12$128
Find 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 10 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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Kota Kinabalu
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 14/5
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 17/5
22:40-01:10
Nonstop2h 30m
$121
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 21/1
06:05-08:40
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 4/2
22:40-01:10
Nonstop2h 30m
$121
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 22/1
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 1/2
22:00-00:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$121
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 14/1
19:45-22:15
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 15/1
07:00-09:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$148
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 13/2
18:45-21:25
Nonstop2h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 22/2
18:10-20:40
Nonstop2h 30m
$187
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sat 30/5
13:10-15:45
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 13/6
22:00-00:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$191
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 26/1
09:00-15:50
1 stop6h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 8/2
13:20-15:40
1 stop26h 20m
$193
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 21/1
09:00-15:50
1 stop6h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 4/2
16:30-19:00
Nonstop2h 30m
$202
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 8/1
16:20-18:35
1 stop26h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 11/1
13:20-15:40
1 stop26h 20m
$224
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 11/3
19:35-22:15
Nonstop2h 40m
$59
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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 5 December 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $62). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 10 December 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 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu
Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 10 December 2025.
The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Tuesday (113 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (91 on average).
How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 32% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 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, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% 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 10 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with AirAsia and Batik 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.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl?
If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 102 flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu can take about 2h 30m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $121. The distance from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 1629 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Flying on AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $78. Another option worth looking into is Batik Air, starting at $89 round trip. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Batik Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $30. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Consider British Airways (75%), Japan Airlines (74%) or Philippine Airlines (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.
What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $128, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $49. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $89.
Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $62). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 December 2025.
Top 2 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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