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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $80

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
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 November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 9 May 2026.

Thu 17/922:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 23/910:30
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/5$171
Tue 15/914:20
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 23/910:30
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/5$180
Tue 27/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 29/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$185
Sun 5/711:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Sun 12/707:30
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 6/5$187
Thu 26/1106:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 28/1110:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/5$188
Fri 24/716:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Mon 27/706:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 8/5$189
Fri 24/716:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Fri 31/718:15
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 5/5$192
Tue 8/922:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 16/922:20
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/5$213
Fri 26/607:15
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Thu 2/722:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 5/5$214
Thu 25/606:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Mon 29/610:30
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 5/5$217
Thu 20/820:20
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/810:30
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$218

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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$171

One-way from

$80

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$140

Good round-trip deal

$91 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 17/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/7

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/7

07:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$187

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/8

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/8

10:30-13:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$220

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/9

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

10:30-13:10

Nonstop2h 40m

$258
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/6

08:30-11:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/6

13:00-15:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$296

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 23/10

09:30-14:20

1 stop4h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 25/10

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$325

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/9

09:30-10:50

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/9

08:00-19:55

1 stop11h 55m

$339

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/7

10:40-15:25

1 stop4h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/7

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

$348

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/7

10:40-13:55

1 stop27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/7

17:30-20:00

Nonstop2h 30m

$352

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

07:00-09:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/5

13:00-15:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$366

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/6

10:40-13:55

1 stop27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/7

11:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

$395

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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 87 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 $106). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 9 May 2026.

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 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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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 9 May 2026.
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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

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.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
83 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 62 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 35m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $187. The distance from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 1629 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $88. Another option worth looking into is Batik Air, starting at $100 round trip. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for 35% 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 $41. 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 Singapore Airlines (97%), Oman Air (94%) or British Airways (94%) 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 $88, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $82.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $106). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 2 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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AirAsiaCheapest$88Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest$100Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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