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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Fri 10/720:20

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Mon 13/719:00

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 20/3RM 334

Mon 6/420:20

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Fri 10/421:35

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Deal found 23/3RM 338

Thu 7/519:25

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

Firefly

Thu 14/522:45

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 40m

Firefly

Deal found 23/3RM 342

Tue 28/406:05

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Fri 1/506:00

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 24/3RM 346

Sat 11/415:10

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Sat 18/418:15

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 20/3RM 350

Sun 19/410:35

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

AirAsia

Sun 26/410:10

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 25m

AirAsia

Deal found 20/3RM 354

Fri 21/819:25

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

Firefly

Mon 24/810:10

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 40m

Firefly

Deal found 23/3RM 358

Thu 9/406:05

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Sun 12/422:50

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 24/3RM 362

Thu 9/419:35

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

AirAsia

Fri 10/423:20

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 24/3RM 366

Sat 25/408:00

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Wed 24/613:00

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 20/3RM 370

Sat 9/518:25

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Sun 10/518:15

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 24/3RM 374

Thu 14/511:45

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Tue 19/522:50

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 21/3RM 378

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 14/4

06:05-08:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/4

07:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 350

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

15:10-17:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/4

23:20-01:50

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 350

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 14/8

16:00-18:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/8

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 374

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/5

06:05-08:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/5

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 374

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/4

06:05-08:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/4

21:35-00:10

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 374

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/4

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 393

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

13:00-15:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/5

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 393

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 28/5

10:30-13:00

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 401

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/5

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/6

10:30-13:00

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 401

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/4

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/5

10:30-13:00

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 401

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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

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

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

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.

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

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.

6.0

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

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.

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 235. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 506.
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 38m 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, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. January 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 846.

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