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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo

BKI — BKI
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo?

The price you pay for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo (average of RM 228). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to KVK?

It’s typically best to fly out from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Borneo flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Borneo

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Batik Air
5.8
Fair
88 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo?

    Located just 5.8 km from the city centre, Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Borneo from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo one-way?

    RM 57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Batik Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia and MASwings, with prices starting from RM 59 and RM 100, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo?

    When deciding which route to take from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo, consider Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu - Kuching or Kota Kinabalu - Tawau, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Borneo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo (average of RM 228). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 98AverageRM 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 114AverageRM 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 116AverageRM 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 330AverageRM 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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MASwingsCheapestRM 380AverageRM 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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