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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $109

KUL — BKI
4 Nov — 11 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 25/1111:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 4/10$204
Sat 14/1120:10 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Sat 21/1122:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 30/9$205
Sun 1/1113:40 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Thu 5/1123:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 4/10$226
Fri 4/1207:00 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sun 6/1209:15 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 30/9$250
Wed 18/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 25/1115:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 4/10$264
Thu 24/1219:10 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Sun 27/1206:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 2/10$269
Fri 25/1220:10 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Mon 28/1222:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 3/10$270
Tue 20/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 20/1115:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 30/9$285
Sat 26/1217:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Tue 29/1222:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 4/10$286

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$204

One-way from

$109

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$168

Good round-trip deal

$183 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 18/11-25/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 11/3-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/1

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 23/12

08:00-10:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/11

09:45-14:40

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/11

09:45-14:40

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/1

09:45-14:40

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

09:45-10:50

1 stop25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/12

10:05-12:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$269

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/12

20:10-22:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/12

22:25-01:00

Nonstop2h 35m

$269

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/12

19:10-21:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/12

06:05-08:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$272

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 4/3

09:45-14:40

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 44 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $121). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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?

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 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $132 and $194 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $204 on Malaysia Airlines (23 Feb–27 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Batik Air
5.8
Fair
88 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

  • 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 77 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 45m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $226. 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 $81. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $106 and $183, respectively. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for 54% 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 AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $51. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air 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 Singapore Airlines (98%), Philippine Airlines (93%) or Malaysia Airlines (93%) 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 $259, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $79. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $85.

  • 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?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $121). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$81Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest$106Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$183Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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