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RM 93+ 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 17/7. 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
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

RM 61

Cheapest round-trip flight

RM 108

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

RM 129 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 66 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Sandakan.
On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (avg. price of RM 151).
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average return price of RM 259).
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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 13 June 2025.

Fri 4/706:25BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Fri 4/720:50TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 12/6RM 127
Mon 16/615:30BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Fri 20/612:30TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 11/6RM 139
Wed 25/615:30BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/607:50TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 144
Sun 15/606:55BKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mFirefly
Thu 19/608:30TWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mFirefly
Deal found 12/6RM 156
Fri 26/922:55BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Sun 28/921:00KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 12/6RM 186
Fri 15/812:50BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mFirefly
Mon 18/814:55KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mFirefly
Deal found 11/6RM 194
Sat 26/707:50BKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/818:25KCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 220
Mon 10/1115:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Thu 13/1108:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 11/6RM 279
Fri 28/1122:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1206:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6RM 283
Thu 20/1108:10BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1108:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6RM 308
Sat 27/919:50BKI - JHB
Nonstop2h 15mAirAsia
Wed 29/1018:55JHB - BKI
Nonstop2h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 11/6RM 312
Fri 11/722:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 13/706:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 11/6RM 317

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 13 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/8

10:00-10:05

1 stop24h 05m

Tawau

Sat 9/8

10:20-11:10

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 253

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 24/7

12:40-14:00

Nonstop1h 20m

Kuching

Sun 27/7

21:00-22:30

Nonstop1h 30m

RM 258

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - SZB

BKISZB

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 13/11

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 279

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 28/11

22:00-00:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/12

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 283

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/7

07:15-11:40

1 stop4h 25m

Kuching

Sat 2/8

18:25-19:55

Nonstop1h 30m

RM 291

Kota KinabaluJohor Bahru

BKI - JHB

BKIJHB

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/7

21:40-23:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Wed 30/7

18:55-21:15

Nonstop2h 20m

RM 304

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - SZB

BKISZB

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/11

08:10-10:50

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 24/11

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 308

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/7

22:00-00:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/7

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 317

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/8

16:50-19:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Penang Intl

Sat 23/8

19:55-22:45

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 317

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 21/11

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/11

12:40-15:20

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 321

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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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu is 90 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 118). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in September will prove the most costly (average of RM 241). 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 8 June 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 Sunday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

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, Kuching, Penang. 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 61 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for RM 619 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Looking at our data, Firefly, Batik Air, and Malaysia Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. Here are some options available: Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (RM 42). Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (RM 49). Malaysia Airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide (RM 97).

  • 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 Tawau from RM 1,524
    Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport from RM 1,669
    Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from RM 3,181
    Kota Kinabalu to Incheon Intl Airport from RM 3,200

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

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere, put Singapore on your list as prices start at RM 25,773 for this destination.

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

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu is November. The most expensive month for flights is September. 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 279 round trip
    Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Penang from RM 317 round trip
    Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Jakarta from RM 528 round trip

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