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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 9,930 and round-trip from JPY 19,910. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of JPY 2,190. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as JPY 4,820.

JPY 4,820
JPY 3,505
JPY 2,190
JPY 875
    Cheapest
  • JPY 2,710
    Nov
  • JPY 2,190
    Dec
  • JPY 2,880
    Jan
  • JPY 3,560
    Feb
  • JPY 2,290
    Mar
  • JPY 4,340
    Apr
  • JPY 3,600
    May
  • JPY 4,710
    Jun
  • JPY 4,820
    Jul
  • JPY 3,910
    Aug
  • JPY 4,570
    Sep
  • JPY 3,690
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of JPY 8,600. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching JPY 20,470.

JPY 20,470
JPY 14,535
JPY 8,600
JPY 2,665
  • JPY 8,600
    Nov
  • JPY 9,670
    Dec
  • JPY 10,190
    Jan
  • JPY 10,880
    Feb
  • JPY 11,600
    Mar
  • JPY 12,420
    Apr
  • JPY 14,730
    May
  • JPY 19,430
    Jun
  • JPY 20,390
    Jul
  • JPY 20,470
    Aug
  • JPY 20,370
    Sep
  • JPY 16,960
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

JPY 14,950
JPY 14,520
JPY 14,090
JPY 13,660
    Cheapest
  • JPY 14,790
    Mon
  • JPY 14,800
    Tue
  • JPY 14,540
    Wed
  • JPY 14,950
    Thu
  • JPY 14,760
    Fri
  • JPY 14,090
    Sat
  • JPY 14,780
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Batik Air Malaysia (from JPY 9,930) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Batik Air Malaysia
From JPY 9,930
AirAsia
From JPY 10,430
Firefly Airline
From JPY 11,470
Malaysia Airlines
From JPY 12,810
Royal Brunei Airlines
From JPY 30,920

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What is the flight schedule from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. OD1002

    07:30

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:00

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. OD1004

    13:30

    KUL

    2h 30m

    16:00

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. FY2530

    06:50

    KUL

    2h 40m

    09:30

    BKI

    S M - W T F S
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  4. AK5104

    07:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    09:35

    BKI

    - M T - T - S
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  5. AK5106

    08:00

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK5108

    06:05

    KUL

    2h 35m

    08:40

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK5140

    11:45

    KUL

    2h 35m

    14:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5130

    20:20

    KUL

    2h 35m

    22:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5138

    13:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    15:35

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5133

    15:10

    KUL

    2h 35m

    17:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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About Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,632.67km
Cheapest one-way ticket price JPY 9,930
Cheapest return ticket price JPY 19,910

FAQs for Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 2 hours 19 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 26 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 22:30, with about 26 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 19,060 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 06:05 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 21:00 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 23:40.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 4357 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from JPY 9,930, and round-trip fares start from JPY 19,910. The current lowest fare is a Batik Air Malaysia flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 18 minutes, and around 155 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is JPY 14,020. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Firefly and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from JPY 9,930. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 148 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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