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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 11 March 2026.

Mon 6/409:15

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

AirAsia

Wed 8/419:00

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 9/3RM 290

Wed 15/407:30

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 17/410:10

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/3RM 298

Sun 5/408:00

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Thu 9/416:05

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Deal found 6/3RM 306

Thu 16/407:30

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

Batik Air

Sun 19/407:05

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

Batik Air

Deal found 8/3RM 310

Sat 4/407:30

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

Batik Air

Wed 8/407:05

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

Batik Air

Deal found 7/3RM 314

Wed 8/418:25

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

Batik Air

Sun 12/410:30

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

Batik Air

Deal found 9/3RM 318

Mon 13/407:30

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 17/421:35

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3RM 322

Thu 9/420:20

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Mon 13/409:05

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 8/3RM 326

Sat 9/519:35

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

AirAsia

Mon 11/523:20

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 6/3RM 330

Thu 2/414:05

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

AirAsia

Sun 5/421:35

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 35m

AirAsia

Deal found 9/3RM 334

Thu 7/519:25

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 40m

Firefly

Tue 19/510:10

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 40m

Firefly

Deal found 10/3RM 337

Fri 1/522:00

KUL

-

BKI

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Tue 5/518:15

BKI

-

KUL

Nonstop2h 30m

AirAsia

Deal found 8/3RM 341

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

22:00-00:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

07:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 306

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

20:40-23:15

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 318

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/5

17:15-19:50

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 330

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

15:10-17:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/4

20:40-23:15

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 341

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

11:45-14:20

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/6

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 349

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/5

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 353

Fastest return journey

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 377

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/5

15:10-17:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/5

17:15-19:50

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 377

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 29/7

22:00-00:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/8

09:30-12:10

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 396

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 4/9

22:00-00:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/9

14:50-17:20

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 396

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Deals found on 6/3

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andAirAsia X 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.

6.4

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 240. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 505.
Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?
At the moment, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Firefly, MASwings, AirAsia X 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 41m 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 679.

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