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RM 178+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 April 2026.

Wed 7/1006:50
KUL
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BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Fri 9/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 25/4RM 353
Sun 4/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Wed 7/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 25/4RM 357
Thu 19/1106:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Sun 22/1110:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 22/4RM 365
Fri 17/708:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/721:35
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4RM 369
Sun 4/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 13/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/4RM 372
Fri 13/1106:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 15/1110:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/4RM 376
Wed 15/708:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/823:20
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 380
Fri 9/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Mon 12/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 22/4RM 384
Tue 9/608:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/609:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 388
Sat 13/608:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/607:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4RM 392
Sat 13/608:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/609:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4RM 396
Wed 20/512:20
SZB
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
Batik Air
Tue 2/615:45
BKI
-
SZB
Nonstop2h 35m
Batik Air
Deal found 21/4RM 567

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

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 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2026.

Return from

RM 337

One-way from

RM 182

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 349
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 1/10-8/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 9/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/9

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/9

11:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

RM 582

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 15/9

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

11:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

RM 614

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/10

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/10

11:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

RM 614

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 26/8

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/8

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

RM 614
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/8

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/8

21:30-23:59

Nonstop2h 29m

RM 622

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 23/8

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/8

17:30-20:00

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 622

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/7

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/7

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

RM 638

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/6

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/6

17:30-20:00

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 646

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 27/6

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

RM 705

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 24/6

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

RM 709

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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

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

Booking 87 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.

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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Friday (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (73 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 111
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 129
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 116
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 105

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 26 April 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

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 85 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 4 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 78, while return flights cost around RM 157.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 415, however they can be found for as little as RM 157.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan 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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