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RM 127+ Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Kota Kinabalu found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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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 13 June 2025.

Mon 10/1108:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Thu 13/1115:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 11/6RM 262
Sun 26/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1007:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 283
Sat 25/1021:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 28/1007:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 287
Sun 30/1106:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Wed 3/1218:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 12/6RM 312
Sun 26/1008:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1008:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 325
Fri 1/817:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mFirefly
Mon 4/808:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 45mFirefly
Deal found 11/6RM 346
Mon 1/907:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Fri 5/907:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 12/6RM 431
Mon 15/916:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 22/908:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/6RM 692

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Use the slider to find non-stop flights to 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 and data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 10/11

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/11

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 262

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 26/10

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

07:20-10:00

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 283

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/10

21:00-23:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 28/10

07:20-10:00

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 287

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/11

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

18:00-20:35

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 312

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 26/10

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

08:10-10:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 325

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 1/8

17:00-19:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/8

08:05-10:50

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 346

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/9

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/9

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 431

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 15/9

16:30-19:15

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/9

08:05-10:50

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 692

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 29/10

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 127

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/8

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 135

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 13 June 2025.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Kota Kinabalu to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.
  • How much are direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 241. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 514.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

    At the moment, AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia X, Scoot, Royal Brunei Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates 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 2h 03m on average. The quickest direct flight to Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Sandakan (0h 45m), while the longest leaves from Bintulu (4h 40m).

  • 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, July is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. April 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 762.

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