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RM 260+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/1112:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 23/1115:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 7/11RM 509
Tue 17/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 21/1120:50 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 8/11RM 513
Fri 27/1108:00 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 27/1123:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 7/11RM 517
Tue 17/1120:10 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Thu 19/1123:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 7/11RM 521
Thu 19/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 23/1111:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11RM 525
Thu 19/1112:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 23/1115:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 8/11RM 525
Mon 23/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 26/1116:50 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/11RM 529
Fri 27/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 30/1123:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/11RM 533
Tue 24/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 28/1113:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/11RM 537
Thu 19/1107:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 22/1107:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11RM 541
Wed 11/1113:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 18/1123:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11RM 545
Tue 17/1111:20 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 25/1115:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 8/11RM 545

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Return from

RM 509

One-way from

RM 260

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 505
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 16/3-24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 21/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/11

20:10-22:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 260
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/11

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 273

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/12

10:05-12:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 293

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/12

06:05-08:50

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 366

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/12

19:10-21:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 374

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 13/12

12:10-14:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 415

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/12

20:10-22:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 415

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 15/12

06:00-14:35

1 stop8h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 419

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sat 21/11

14:00-23:20

1 stop9h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 452

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/11

09:45-14:40

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 476

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Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Wednesday (73 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 114
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 141
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 118
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 244

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly, Batik Air and AirAsia.

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).

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

Booking 58 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

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
321 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

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
236 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

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
89 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

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

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 58 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 5 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Firefly is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost RM 77, while return flights cost around RM 184.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 219, however they can be found for as little as RM 184.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Tawau offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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