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RM 147+ 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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1117:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Thu 6/1110:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 16/9RM 260
Sat 1/1117:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sat 8/1120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 17/9RM 264
Sat 1/1117:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1119:05BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9RM 268
Sat 13/1222:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 16/1205:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/9RM 272
Tue 28/1011:15KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 28/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 276
Fri 16/112:40KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9RM 281
Thu 23/1022:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 26/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 285
Sat 11/1021:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 16/1005:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/9RM 289
Fri 24/1020:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 293
Thu 23/1020:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1022:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9RM 297
Mon 2/306:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 4/320:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 301
Thu 23/1018:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Sun 26/1022:40BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/9RM 306

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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 18 September 2025.
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 260

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 14/11

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/11

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 260

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/12

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/12

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 260

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/11

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/3

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/3

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/10

21:00-23:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1/11

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 268

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 16/11

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/11

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 268

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 27/2

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 268

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 26/11

21:00-23:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 268

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/11

15:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

22:00-00:45

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 268

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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 18 September 2025.
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
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
216 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

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.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

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 294. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 521.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

    At the moment, AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia X, Scoot, Turkish Airlines, Royal Brunei 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 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, April 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 777.

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