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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu from RM 290

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — KBR
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Fri 18/905:20 -
1 stop8h 50m
Mon 21/918:25 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 5/8RM 895
Sun 20/905:20 -
1 stop12h 25m
Sun 27/918:25 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 6/8RM 899
Sat 22/822:20 -
1 stop9h 25m
Mon 31/809:15 -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 5/8RM 1,230
Thu 20/807:00 -
1 stop6h 10m
Sun 23/808:45 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 5/8RM 1,275
Thu 20/812:30 -
2 stops6h 25m
Sun 23/808:30 -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 5/8RM 1,443
Mon 10/809:00 -
2 stops10h 05m
Tue 11/808:45 -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 5/8RM 1,570
Sun 20/908:05 -
1 stop6h 05m
Sun 27/920:20 -
2 stops15h 35m
Deal found 6/8RM 1,598
Mon 10/812:40 -
1 stop6h 25m
Tue 11/808:45 -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 5/8RM 1,643
Tue 27/1008:00 -
2 stops25h 05m
Wed 28/1016:55 -
2 stops41h 30m
Deal found 5/8RM 1,651
Sun 20/915:20 -
2 stops17h 45m
Sun 27/916:55 -
2 stops21h 25m
Deal found 6/8RM 2,260
Fri 18/921:00 -
2 stops17h 10m
Mon 21/914:50 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 5/8RM 4,558

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Bharu (KBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 895

One-way from

RM 290

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,018

Good one-way deal

RM 350 or less
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 18/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 05m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price (RM 1,508 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 27/10

05:20-17:50

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Wed 28/10

18:30-00:55

1 stop6h 25m

RM 899

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/8

22:20-07:45

1 stop9h 25m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Mon 31/8

09:15-14:20

1 stop5h 05m

RM 1,230
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/8

12:30-18:55

2 stops6h 25m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Sun 23/8

08:30-14:20

1 stop5h 50m

RM 1,443

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 27/10

08:00-09:05

2 stops25h 05m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Wed 28/10

16:55-10:25

2 stops41h 30m

RM 1,651

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

15:20-09:05

2 stops17h 45m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Sun 27/9

16:55-14:20

2 stops21h 25m

RM 2,260

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

21:00-14:10

2 stops17h 10m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Mon 21/9

14:50-12:05

2 stops21h 15m

RM 4,558

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/8

15:20-09:05

2 stops17h 45m

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Mon 31/8

09:55-14:20

2 stops28h 25m

RM 4,680
Cheapest one-way

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/8

07:00-13:10

1 stop6h 10m

RM 589

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

14:45-08:20

2 stops17h 35m

RM 593

Kota KinabaluKota Bharu

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KBR Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

BKIKBR

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/8

07:00-08:20

1 stop25h 20m

RM 634

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu flights typically cost between RM 965 and RM 1,165 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 895 on Malaysia Airlines (18 Sept–21 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Bharu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Bharu. 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 Bharu. Reviews last updated 10 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
234 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
86 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu flight route?

    This flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa was viewed by 80 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu will take you 12h 30m. Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu are separated by a distance of 1521 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu round-trip from RM 341. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are AirAsia, from RM 346, and Batik Air, from RM 610. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu are AirAsia (RM 184), Malaysia Airlines (RM 192), and Batik Air (RM 279).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 238. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa) can be booked for RM 895 on average, our data indicates RM 377 when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu.

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

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

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 341AverageRM 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 346AverageRM 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 610AverageRM 1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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