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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Search for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and check out affordable one-way and round-trip options.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 15:10
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 17:45
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 8 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        KUL 12:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Sep 12 | AirAsia
        SAR 492 SAR 594
        17% off
        17% off
        SAR 594 SAR 492
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 09:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 13 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Sep 16 | AirAsia
        SAR 492 SAR 594
        17% off
        17% off
        SAR 594 SAR 492
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Sep 7 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 10:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | AirAsia
        SAR 494 SAR 594
        17% off
        17% off
        SAR 594 SAR 494
      • KUL 16:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 9 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 10:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Sep 13 | AirAsia
        SAR 494
        17% off
        SAR 594 SAR 494
      • KUL 15:10
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 17:45
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 12 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | AirAsia
        SAR 494
        17% off
        SAR 594 SAR 494
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 09:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 10 | AirAsia
        BKI 09:05
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 11:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Sep 12 | AirAsia
        SAR 515
        13% off
        SAR 594 SAR 515
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 12 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 22:20
        2h 40m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 528
        11% off
        SAR 594 SAR 528
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 10 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 22:20
        2h 40m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 528
        11% off
        SAR 594 SAR 528
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Sep 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 22:20
        2h 40m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 528
        11% off
        SAR 594 SAR 528
      • KUL 11:45
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 11 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 10:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Sep 13 | AirAsia
        SAR 540
        9% off
        SAR 594 SAR 540
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        KUL 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 16:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 8 | AirAsia
        SAR 233 SAR 339
        31% off
        31% off
        SAR 339 SAR 233
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 8 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 245 SAR 339
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 339 SAR 245
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 9 | AirAsia
        SAR 247 SAR 339
        27% off
        27% off
        SAR 339 SAR 247
      • KUL 16:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 10 | AirAsia
        SAR 248
        27% off
        SAR 339 SAR 248
      • KUL 15:10
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 17:45
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 13 | AirAsia
        SAR 248
        27% off
        SAR 339 SAR 248
      • KUL 16:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 12 | AirAsia
        SAR 252
        26% off
        SAR 339 SAR 252
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 13 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 265
        22% off
        SAR 339 SAR 265
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 09:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 11 | AirAsia
        SAR 270
        20% off
        SAR 339 SAR 270
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 282
        17% off
        SAR 339 SAR 282
      • KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 18 | Malaysia Airlines
        SAR 308
        9% off
        SAR 339 SAR 308
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
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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 SAR 52. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 118.

SAR 118
SAR 85
SAR 52
SAR 19
    Cheapest
  • SAR 118
    Jul
  • SAR 95
    Aug
  • SAR 81
    Sep
  • SAR 78
    Oct
  • SAR 64
    Nov
  • SAR 52
    Dec
  • SAR 68
    Jan
  • SAR 84
    Feb
  • SAR 54
    Mar
  • SAR 102
    Apr
  • SAR 85
    May
  • SAR 111
    Jun

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 SAR 200. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SAR 503.

SAR 503
SAR 352
SAR 200
SAR 49
    Cheapest
  • SAR 503
    Jul
  • SAR 282
    Aug
  • SAR 320
    Sep
  • SAR 241
    Oct
  • SAR 200
    Nov
  • SAR 228
    Dec
  • SAR 240
    Jan
  • SAR 256
    Feb
  • SAR 273
    Mar
  • SAR 293
    Apr
  • SAR 347
    May
  • SAR 457
    Jun

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 Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

SAR 315
SAR 307
SAR 299
SAR 291
    Cheapest
  • SAR 308
    Mon
  • SAR 300
    Tue
  • SAR 300
    Wed
  • SAR 311
    Thu
  • SAR 315
    Fri
  • SAR 299
    Sat
  • SAR 307
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

See which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

AirAsia
From SAR 233
Malaysia Airlines
From SAR 245
Firefly Airline
From SAR 342
Batik Air Malaysia
From SAR 347
Apg Airlines
From SAR 354
VietJet Air
From SAR 793
STARLUX Airlines
From SAR 1,049
Spring Airlines
From SAR 1,087
China Southern Airlines
From SAR 1,127
Singapore Airlines
From SAR 1,578

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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. AK5106

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    08:00

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30

    BKI

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  2. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    15:10

    KUL

    2h 35m

    17:45

    BKI

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  3. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    16:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    18:35

    BKI

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  4. AK5104

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    07:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    09:35

    BKI

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  5. MH2626

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    22:00

    KUL

    2h 40m

    00:40

    BKI

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  6. MH2628

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    21:00

    KUL

    2h 40m

    23:40

    BKI

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,632.67km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 233
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 492

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

  • How long is the flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

    It takes around 2 hours 37 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (kul) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport(bki).
  • There are around 21 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • Tickets cost around SAR 286 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • 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 SAR 492 in July, 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.

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