RM 62+ Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu

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BKI — KUL
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Fri 16/118:00BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Fri 23/107:40TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 1/12RM 124
Wed 14/115:45BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Wed 21/113:55TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 30/11RM 128
Sat 13/1211:40BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Sat 13/1217:40TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 2/12RM 132
Wed 14/111:35BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/117:40TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11RM 136
Sat 13/1206:25BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Mon 15/1215:45TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 30/11RM 140
Sat 13/1206:25BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sat 13/1218:15TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 1/12RM 145
Tue 16/1206:45BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1215:00SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12RM 149
Wed 14/112:25BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Tue 20/113:40TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 2/12RM 153
Wed 24/1213:20BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 50mBatik Air
Tue 30/1215:00SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 2/12RM 161
Mon 15/1220:00BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Fri 19/1221:15SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 1/12RM 165
Mon 15/1215:45BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1209:05TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12RM 169
Wed 17/1215:45BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1207:40TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12RM 173

Find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

 
Use the slider to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. This data was last updated on 3 December 2025.

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

17:00-17:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Wed 4/3

19:15-20:05

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 124

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/2

12:25-13:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Wed 4/3

07:40-08:30

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 124

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/1

18:00-18:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Fri 23/1

19:15-20:05

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 124

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/12

12:25-13:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 13/12

17:40-18:35

Nonstop0h 55m

RM 128

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/12

11:40-12:35

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Sat 13/12

17:40-18:35

Nonstop0h 55m

RM 132

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 17/1

17:00-17:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Tue 20/1

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 140

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/12

06:25-07:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Mon 15/12

15:45-16:35

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 140

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/12

06:25-07:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 13/12

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 145

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/12

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sat 20/12

15:00-15:50

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 149

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/1

13:20-14:10

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Tue 6/1

17:30-18:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 149

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from 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 from Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Kota Kinabalu, such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andAirAsia X. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Kota Kinabalu. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
  • Where can you fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • How much are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 446. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 734.

  • How long is a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 2h 40m on average. The quickest direct flight from Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Kota Kinabalu (0h 35m), while the longest leaves from Kota Kinabalu (11h 40m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu, November is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, August offers travelers the most options.

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