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RM 146+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Thu 26/210:55
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Sun 1/322:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/2RM 287
Thu 26/207:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Sun 1/307:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 31/1RM 291
Thu 26/210:30
KUL
-
BKI
1 stop6h 15m
Batik Air
Mon 2/310:55
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop7h 15m
Batik Air
Deal found 1/2RM 295
Mon 10/813:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Tue 11/816:30
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 31/1RM 299
Thu 26/219:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/306:00
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1RM 303
Tue 3/307:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/314:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2RM 307
Tue 14/419:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/422:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2RM 315
Sat 9/513:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Sun 10/506:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/2RM 319
Thu 26/207:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:00
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2RM 323
Sat 4/406:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/419:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1RM 327
Tue 3/307:30
SZB
-
BKI
1 stop9h 15m
Batik Air
Wed 8/409:25
BKI
-
SZB
1 stop25h 25m
Batik Air
Deal found 1/2RM 335
Thu 26/207:30
SZB
-
BKI
1 stop9h 15m
Batik Air
Mon 2/310:55
BKI
-
SZB
1 stop23h 45m
Batik Air
Deal found 1/2RM 343

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 2 February 2026.

Return from

RM 287

One-way from

RM 146

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 339
AirAsia
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  • 26/2-1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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7/2
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/3

19:45-22:15

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/3

10:00-12:25

Nonstop2h 25m

RM 299

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 14/4

08:15-15:15

1 stop7h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/4

09:25-18:10

1 stop8h 45m

RM 307

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/2

10:00-12:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

15:55-18:30

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 311

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

19:45-22:15

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 13/4

07:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 315

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-21:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 319

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/5

10:35-13:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/5

17:25-20:00

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 319

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 27/6

11:55-14:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/6

23:20-01:50

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 319

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/5

15:10-17:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

17:25-20:00

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 319

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 23/6

17:30-20:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 26/6

21:35-00:10

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 319

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/6

15:10-17:45

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/6

10:10-12:35

Nonstop2h 25m

RM 319

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Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 88 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 31 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Thursday 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 (118 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (87 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 106
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 104
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 118
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 39

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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 2 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andAirAsia X 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
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

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
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

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
223 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

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 X
6.4
Okay
44 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

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
5.9
Fair
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

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 103 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 6 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 47, while return flights cost around RM 102.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 166, however they can be found for as little as RM 102.

  • 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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