Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $73
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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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 1 September 2025.
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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 1 September 2025.
Sat 1/1120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 4/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Sat 15/1108:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 18/1119:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$119
Wed 15/1012:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 22/1020:50BKI - KUL
1 stop24h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 30/8$128
Thu 30/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 2/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$130
Tue 28/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 31/1011:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$137
Wed 15/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 17/1023:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 30/8$163
Thu 25/920:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 27/918:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$166
Fri 26/919:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 29/922:55BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$171
Wed 17/1206:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 22/1214:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 30/8$180
Mon 13/1008:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 21/1006:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$182
Fri 3/1017:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 11/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$185
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 1 September 2025.
Mon 3/1118:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 7/1118:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Sat 1/1120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 4/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Thu 13/1119:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 16/1118:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$116
Sun 30/1120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Thu 4/1206:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Tue 11/1118:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 14/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Sun 30/1120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Wed 3/1218:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Sun 9/1106:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 13/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Tue 4/1108:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 9/1123:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Fri 14/1119:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Tue 18/1120:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Thu 4/1220:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 7/1219:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Sat 1/1119:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 6/1120:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$116
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 1 September 2025.
Sat 1/1120:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 4/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$116
Sat 15/1108:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 18/1119:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$119
Thu 30/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 2/1122:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$130
Tue 28/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 31/1011:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$137
Wed 15/1012:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 22/1005:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 30/8$142
Wed 15/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Fri 17/1023:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 30/8$163
Thu 25/920:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 27/918:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$166
Fri 26/919:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 29/922:55BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$171
Mon 13/1008:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Tue 21/1006:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$182
Fri 3/1017:20KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 11/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$185
Fri 19/908:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Mon 22/922:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 30/8$186
Thu 4/906:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 8/922:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$188
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 1 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 6/908:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 13/922:55BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$217
Sun 7/906:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Tue 9/919:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$192
Sun 7/906:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 14/922:55BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$220
Sun 7/906:30KUL - BKI
1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 14/917:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 30/8$322
Mon 8/918:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Wed 10/923:25BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$188
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 1 September 2025.
Fri 28/1118:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$73
Mon 22/919:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$84
Sun 28/908:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$85
Fri 2/106:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 1/9$90
Sun 7/906:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$95
Sat 20/906:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$105
Wed 17/919:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$108
Fri 19/909:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 1/9$111
Tue 16/906:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$119
Thu 9/1016:20KUL - BKI
1 stop19h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 1/9$122
Sat 13/917:25KUL - BKI
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$124
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 1 September 2025.
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Kota Kinabalu
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 3/11
18:45-21:25
Nonstop2h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 7/11
18:00-20:35
Nonstop2h 35m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sat 1/11
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 4/11
22:00-00:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 13/11
19:35-22:15
Nonstop2h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 16/11
18:00-20:35
Nonstop2h 35m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 30/11
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 4/12
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 11/11
18:45-21:25
Nonstop2h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 14/11
22:00-00:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 30/11
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 3/12
18:00-20:35
Nonstop2h 35m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 9/11
06:05-08:40
Nonstop2h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 13/11
23:25-01:55
Nonstop2h 30m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 4/11
08:00-10:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 9/11
23:25-01:55
Nonstop2h 30m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 14/11
19:35-22:15
Nonstop2h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 18/11
20:20-22:55
Nonstop2h 35m
$116
Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu
KUL - BKI
KULBKI
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 4/12
20:30-23:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 7/12
19:45-22:20
Nonstop2h 35m
$116
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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 29 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 89 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 1 September 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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
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 31 August 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 1 September 2025.
The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).
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 1 September 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.
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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 97 flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu per day from 3 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 40m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $116. 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 Batik Air is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $75. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $79 and $92, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Consider British Airways (87%), MAI (86%) or Japan Airlines (85%) 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 $172, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $90.
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?
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 1 September 2025.
Top 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Discover the top 3 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 1 September 2025.
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