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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2021
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | RM 331 | Average for round-trip flights in April 2021 |
| Round-trip from | RM 252 | From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu |
| One-way from | RM 207 | One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu |
Cheapest prices for Kota Kinabalu flights by month
January
RM 340
February
RM 319
March
RM 324
April
RM 314
May
RM 300
June
RM 304
July
RM 301
August
RM 347
September
RM 308
October
RM 309
November
RM 332
December
RM 481
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Flying to Kota Kinabalu in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
When is the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
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MY1 - BKI Price
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RM 300 - RM 541
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BKI Temperature
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31 - 33 °C
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BKI Rainfall
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79 - 411 mm
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Flying to Kota Kinabalu in May is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Kota Kinabalu then April is statistically the hottest. October is historically the period with most rainfall.
When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?
The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is usually Thursday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Kota Kinabalu. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the evening as these tend to have higher demand.
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