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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 AU$ 137.
How long is the flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

It takes about 2 hours 37 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, Batik Air Malaysia 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.

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Flight Information from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest one-way flight price	AU$ 23
Cheapest return ticket price	AU$ 44
Off-season for travel	March
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	1,621.07km
Average flight time	2 hours 37 minutes
Popular airline	AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)