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Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on 7 October 2026.
Popular in | August |
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Cheapest in | January |
Average price | RM 478 |
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When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly, AirAsia and Batik Air.
Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu
The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Monday (81 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).
Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.
Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month
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).
Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu
Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 7 October 2026.
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.
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