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RM 58+ Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu

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BKI — KUL
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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 27 February 2026.

Mon 13/716:20
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Wed 15/715:15
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/2RM 113
Fri 12/609:15
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Sun 14/615:15
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/2RM 124
Thu 23/706:45
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Thu 23/718:50
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/2RM 128
Sat 7/306:25
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 9/307:40
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/2RM 132
Thu 6/806:45
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Thu 6/810:30
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/2RM 132
Sat 11/416:20
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Sat 18/407:55
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/2RM 140
Fri 6/315:45
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/309:05
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2RM 144
Tue 24/306:45
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Tue 24/316:10
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/2RM 144
Tue 3/306:25
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Sat 7/307:40
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/2RM 148
Thu 12/310:25
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Sun 15/311:40
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/2RM 148
Sat 14/315:45
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 55m
Batik Air
Sun 15/317:40
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 55m
Batik Air
Deal found 25/2RM 152
Tue 10/317:15
BKI
-
SDK
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Sat 14/315:20
SDK
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/2RM 152

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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 27 February 2026.

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Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/8

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Thu 6/8

10:30-11:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 132

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/4

12:25-13:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 5/4

18:50-19:40

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 144

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Tue 24/3

16:10-16:55

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 144

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

10:25-11:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 15/3

11:40-12:25

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 148

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/4

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Fri 17/4

15:15-16:00

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 148

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/3

17:00-17:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Thu 19/3

07:40-08:30

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 152

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

20:45-21:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Mon 16/3

07:40-08:30

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 152

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/3

10:25-11:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 30/3

18:50-19:40

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 152

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/3

09:00-09:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Tue 17/3

18:15-19:05

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 155

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/3

17:00-17:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Wed 1/4

19:05-19:55

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 155

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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, andBatik Air. 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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 27 February 2026.

  • 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 418. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 731.

  • 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 54m 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 (18h 25m).

  • 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, October is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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