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Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from RM 167

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — BKI
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 313,416 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 540

Return from

RM 334

One-way from

RM 167
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From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
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Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Kota Kinabalu in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 313,416 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Sun 5/521:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 11/522:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 287
Fri 3/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 7/521:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 291
Fri 17/517:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/507:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 301
Fri 10/520:10KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/519:05BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 306
Sun 12/523:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 19/520:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 311
Thu 16/515:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 23/506:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 315
Thu 2/508:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/520:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 320
Fri 10/521:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 12/523:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 325
Wed 15/507:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 17/523:15BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 330

Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Kota Kinabalu in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 313,416 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 14/710:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 18/722:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 244
Fri 12/713:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sun 14/713:05BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 248
Tue 25/619:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 29/606:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 26/4RM 253
Thu 18/719:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 21/716:35BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 26/4RM 258
Mon 29/723:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sat 3/806:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 263
Mon 24/618:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 28/620:05BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 277
Sun 5/521:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Sat 11/522:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 287
Fri 3/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 7/521:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 291
Fri 17/517:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/507:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 301

Flights to Kota Kinabalu departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Kota Kinabalu, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 313,416 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Kota Kinabalu. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Sun 5/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 11/509:00BKI - KUL
1 stop11h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 674
Sat 4/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/515:45BKI - KUL
1 stop4h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 702
Sat 4/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 12/521:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 721
Wed 1/523:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/507:00BKI - KUL
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 798
Thu 2/508:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/521:10BKI - KUL
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 803
Fri 3/508:25KUL - BKI
1 stop12h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 5/509:00BKI - KUL
1 stop11h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 846
Tue 30/414:40KUL - BKI
1 stop5h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 4/509:00BKI - KUL
1 stop11h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 869
Tue 30/417:20KUL - BKI
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/522:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4RM 879
Sun 5/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 11/510:25BKI - KUL
2 stops7h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 884

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu

Explore one-way flight options to Kota Kinabalu for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 313,416 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 14/519:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 167
Tue 14/506:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 172
Thu 2/512:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/4RM 182
Fri 3/517:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 25/4RM 186
Tue 30/415:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 191
Mon 6/521:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 196
Tue 4/606:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 201
Mon 29/422:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 205
Thu 2/508:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 25/4RM 210

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/519:35KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 12/522:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 334
Wed 1/522:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 4/516:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 339
Fri 3/508:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/522:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 344
Tue 30/415:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 7/521:45BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 349
Wed 26/619:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 29/607:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 363
Mon 29/419:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/522:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 373
Mon 3/606:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Wed 5/620:05BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 25/4RM 382
Mon 29/419:55KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/522:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 387
Tue 21/515:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/521:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 392

Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu is currently RM 190 while a return flight costs RM 419. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 65). Flying to Kota Kinabalu in February will prove the most costly (average of RM 108). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

RM 368

February

RM 516

March

RM 363

April

RM 449

May

RM 334

June

RM 363

July

RM 358

August

RM 373

September

RM 349

October

RM 311

November

RM 320

December

RM 430

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

AirAsia
6.8
Okay
265 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

Scoot
6.6
Okay
317 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

Batik Air
6.6
Okay
62 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We had a late gate change that required using buses to a remote part of the airport. As a result our take_off was delayed Communication was poor

  • What does BKI mean?

    BKI stands for Kota Kinabalu Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 55 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 7 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport typically cost RM 43, while return flights cost around RM 114.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 43, however they can be found for as little as RM 24.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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