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Cheap Flight Deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and kick-start your next adventure today!

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Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Flight Time

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. AK5104

    07:00

    KUL

    2.6h

    Nonstop

    09:35

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  2. OD1002

    08:00

    KUL

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    10:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  3. OD1008

    09:10

    KUL

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    11:40

    BKI

    -M-W---
  4. AK5112

    10:00

    KUL

    2.6h

    Nonstop

    12:35

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  5. AK5116

    14:50

    KUL

    2.7h

    Nonstop

    17:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  6. AK5114

    17:20

    KUL

    2.6h

    Nonstop

    19:55

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  7. OD1006

    19:00

    KUL

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    21:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  8. AK5130

    19:35

    KUL

    2.7h

    Nonstop

    22:15

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  9. AK4103

    20:30

    SZB

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    23:00

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
  10. AK5120

    23:40

    KUL

    2.7h

    Nonstop

    02:20

    BKI

    S-T-T-S

Best Time to Book Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Top Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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FAQ

  • When are flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around VND 2,981,836.
  • How long is the flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    It takes about 2 hours 39 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • What time does the earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 06:05 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at 08:40.
  • What time does the latest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu depart?

    The latest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 21:45 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at 00:25.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): IndiGo, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and Firefly Airline.
  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    AirAsia operates 157 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • How many airports in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Flight Information from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest direct flight priceVND 356,980
Cheapest return ticket priceVND 759,458
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance1,621.07km
Average flight time2 hours 39 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)