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RM 173+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, 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 22 August 2025.

Return from

RM 304

One-way from

RM 173

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 460
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 28/10-31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (RM 300 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 August 2025.

Thu 11/1217:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 14/1210:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 20/8RM 308
Sun 26/1017:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Wed 29/1020:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 317
Wed 26/1106:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sat 29/1120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 321
Tue 4/1117:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Sun 9/1120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 325
Wed 15/1022:10KUL - BKI
1 stop11h 05mFirefly
Mon 27/1020:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 334
Sat 25/1019:00KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1120:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8RM 338
Thu 30/1006:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Fri 31/1020:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 342
Tue 18/1108:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Sat 22/1115:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 20/8RM 342
Sat 1/1117:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Tue 4/1110:10BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 346
Wed 17/1206:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1207:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8RM 355
Sun 5/1006:00KUL - BKI
1 stop26h 25mAirAsia
Sun 12/1006:00BKI - KUL
1 stop17h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 21/8RM 359
Tue 14/1012:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Mon 27/1020:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 21/8RM 363

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Kuala Lumpur

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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/10

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/10

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 304

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 20/11

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/11

22:00-00:45

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 308

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 12/12

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 15/12

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 308

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 13/12

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/12

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 317

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 26/10

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 317

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 26/11

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 321

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/11

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/11

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 325

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/11

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 325

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/1

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/1

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 325

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/11

17:30-20:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/11

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 334

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 89 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 17 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, 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 Wednesday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 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, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 28
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 12
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 31
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 10

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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 22 August 2025.
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
274 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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 87 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 9 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, Batik Air 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 59, while return flights cost around RM 84.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 173, however they can be found for as little as RM 20.

  • 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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