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RM 70+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BKI — KUL
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover essential information about flights departing from Kota Kinabalu, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Kota Kinabalu airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

RM 56

Cheapest round-trip flight

RM 119

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

RM 132 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 66 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Miri.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Tawau.
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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (avg. price of RM 137).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average return price of RM 748).
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Mon 22/1213:20BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 50mBatik Air
Fri 26/1215:00SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 8/12RM 140
Sun 4/112:25BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Sun 11/121:10SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 7/12RM 144
Tue 23/1213:20BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1215:35SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12RM 152
Mon 22/1212:50BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Fri 26/1214:00SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12RM 164
Mon 22/1216:20BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Wed 24/1217:30SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 6/12RM 173
Wed 24/1214:25BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Sat 27/1217:30SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 7/12RM 185
Thu 15/113:20BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 50mBatik Air
Sun 18/115:00SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 6/12RM 197
Tue 24/209:05BKI - SDK
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Wed 25/207:55SDK - BKI
Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 7/12RM 214
Thu 8/107:50BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Sat 10/106:00KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12RM 259
Wed 7/108:15BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/120:30KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12RM 263
Tue 6/118:45BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Sat 10/106:00KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 7/12RM 271
Wed 7/118:45BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Sun 11/106:00KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12RM 280

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 9 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 22/1

09:05-09:55

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 29/1

07:55-08:40

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 140

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 23/1

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 25/1

07:55-08:40

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 140

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/1

12:25-13:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 11/1

21:10-22:00

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 144

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/12

14:25-15:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sat 27/12

15:00-15:50

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 152

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/12

13:20-14:10

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Fri 26/12

17:30-18:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 152

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 24/12

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sat 27/12

17:30-18:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 164

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/1

13:20-14:10

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 18/1

15:00-15:50

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 197

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/2

09:05-09:55

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Wed 25/2

07:55-08:40

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 214

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/2

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 05m

Kuching

Mon 9/2

21:00-22:30

Nonstop1h 30m

RM 259

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21/1

06:00-09:35

1 stop3h 35m

Kuching

Wed 28/1

13:10-14:40

Nonstop1h 30m

RM 259

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 169). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in January will prove the most costly (average of RM 247). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Friday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

When flying from Kota Kinabalu check dates and pricing for the following: AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia X. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 113
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 94
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 120
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 40

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (655 flights per day), Tawau (52 flights per day), and Seoul (42 flights per day).

Tawau
Tawau
From RM 60
Kuching
Kuching
From RM 129
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From RM 618

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Miri, with prices starting at RM 56. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Miri
Miri
From RM 56
Tawau
Tawau
From RM 60
Sandakan
Sandakan
From RM 65
Bintulu
Bintulu
From RM 66

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Kota Kinabalu. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Kota Kinabalu, such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andAirAsia X. 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
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
281 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
222 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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 X
6.4
Okay
43 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
5.8
Fair
76 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Guangzhou, Kuching. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang are some of the top choices made by users flying from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as RM 56 to Miri (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for RM 653 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and AirAsia have been found to have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. Here are some options available: Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching (RM 40). Malaysia Airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide (RM 94). AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Alor Setar (RM 113).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Kota Kinabalu we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport from RM 1,222
    Kota Kinabalu to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport from RM 1,461
    Kota Kinabalu to Tawau from RM 1,484
    Kota Kinabalu to Incheon Intl Airport from RM 2,634

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere, put Kuala Lumpur on your list as prices start at RM 16,778 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu is April. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Kota Kinabalu:
    Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from RM 263 round trip

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