How much are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 310. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 541.

Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

At the moment, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Firefly, MASwings offer direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Kota Kinabalu.

How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 1h 43m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Sandakan (0h 45m), while the longest leaves from Penang (2h 50m).

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

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. September may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Kota Kinabalu, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. A return direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu typically costs around RM 861.

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).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air to Malaysia. 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

319 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

319 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

319 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

235 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

319 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Batik Air

5.8

Fair

88 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

319 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

FAQ about direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

How much are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 310. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 541.
Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?
At the moment, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Firefly, MASwings offer direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Kota Kinabalu.
How long is a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 1h 43m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Sandakan (0h 45m), while the longest leaves from Penang (2h 50m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Kota Kinabalu, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. September may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Kota Kinabalu, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. A return direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu typically costs around RM 861.

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