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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
MYR 244
AirAsia AirAsia 2h 40m · Direct Tue, Jan 19
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Cheapest return
MYR 491
AirAsia AirAsia 2h 40m · Direct Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 15
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest

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 MYR 244 and round-trip from MYR 491. 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.

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 AirAsia (from MYR 244) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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 MYR 57. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as MYR 126.

MYR 126
MYR 92
MYR 57
MYR 23
    Cheapest
  • MYR 83
    Nov
  • MYR 57
    Dec
  • MYR 75
    Jan
  • MYR 93
    Feb
  • MYR 60
    Mar
  • MYR 113
    Apr
  • MYR 94
    May
  • MYR 123
    Jun
  • MYR 126
    Jul
  • MYR 102
    Aug
  • MYR 119
    Sep
  • MYR 95
    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 MYR 245. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching MYR 532.

MYR 532
MYR 389
MYR 245
MYR 102
  • MYR 245
    Nov
  • MYR 252
    Dec
  • MYR 265
    Jan
  • MYR 283
    Feb
  • MYR 302
    Mar
  • MYR 323
    Apr
  • MYR 383
    May
  • MYR 505
    Jun
  • MYR 530
    Jul
  • MYR 532
    Aug
  • MYR 530
    Sep
  • MYR 441
    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.

MYR 391
MYR 380
MYR 369
MYR 358
    Cheapest
  • MYR 386
    Mon
  • MYR 387
    Tue
  • MYR 380
    Wed
  • MYR 391
    Thu
  • MYR 388
    Fri
  • MYR 369
    Sat
  • MYR 386
    Sun

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.

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  1. OD1002

    07:30

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:00

    BKI

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  2. AK5136

    09:15

    KUL

    2h 40m

    11:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK5106

    08:00

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30

    BKI

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  4. AK5104

    07:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    09:35

    BKI

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  5. FY2530

    06:50

    KUL

    2h 40m

    09:30

    BKI

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  6. MH2640

    19:25

    KUL

    2h 40m

    22:05

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  7. MH2626

    22:15

    KUL

    2h 40m

    00:55

    BKI

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  8. AK5142

    17:30

    KUL

    2h 35m

    20:05

    BKI

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  9. AK5140

    11:45

    KUL

    2h 45m

    14:30

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5108

    06:05

    KUL

    2h 35m

    08:40

    BKI

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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 18 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 06:05, and the last departs at 22:15, 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 MYR 516 in February, 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 MYR 266, and round-trip fares start from MYR 491. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Wed, Jan 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia and Firefly operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 16 minutes, and around 164 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 MYR 391. 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 MYR 266. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 166 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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