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

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.

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 104 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 7 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu is currently July ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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 58, while return flights cost around RM 87.

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 145, however they can be found for as little as RM 87.

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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 evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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.

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 Thursday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (97 on average).

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.

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.

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).

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Return from	RM 285
One-way from	RM 153
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Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 297

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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 13 November 2025.

Thu 20/1118:40KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Sun 23/1122:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 285

Wed 26/1107:00KUL - BKI

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Mon 8/1222:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 289

Wed 19/1108:30KUL - BKI

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Thu 20/1121:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 293

Thu 20/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Mon 24/1110:35BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 13/11RM 297

Wed 26/1106:05KUL - BKI

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Sat 29/1106:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 11/11RM 301

Thu 20/1118:40KUL - BKI

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Wed 26/1121:05BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 306

Sat 15/1117:20KUL - BKI

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Sun 16/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11RM 310

Sun 16/1107:05KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Sun 23/1110:35BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 13/11RM 314

Sun 30/1107:00KUL - BKI

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Mon 8/1222:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 318

Wed 3/1220:30KUL - BKI

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Fri 5/1223:25BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 322

Thu 20/1118:40KUL - BKI

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Sun 23/1122:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 11/11RM 326

Wed 26/1108:00KUL - BKI

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Sat 29/1106:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 330

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Fri 10/420:30KUL - BKI

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Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 297

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Mon 27/405:20BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 355

Wed 26/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Sun 30/1107:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 363

Fri 10/420:30KUL - BKI

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Sun 12/423:25BKI - KUL

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Mon 12/112:00SZB - BKI

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Sun 1/308:00KUL - BKI

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Wed 11/322:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 306

Fri 28/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Sun 30/1107:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 363

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Sun 12/422:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 318

Fri 28/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Fri 23/106:05KUL - BKI

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Mon 26/123:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 326

Fri 24/420:30KUL - BKI

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Mon 27/415:50BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 326

Fri 27/220:30KUL - BKI

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Mon 2/323:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 326

Wed 26/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Sat 29/1115:05BKI - SZB

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Deal found 12/11RM 496

Fri 5/1216:35KUL - BKI

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Mon 8/1222:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 13/11RM 339

Mon 15/1212:00SZB - BKI

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Deal found 11/11RM 570

Fri 30/108:15SZB - BKI

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Wed 4/215:35BKI - SZB

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Deal found 12/11RM 591

Fri 1/508:00SZB - BKI

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Deal found 11/11RM 653

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Fri 30/106:05KUL - BKI

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Mon 1/1223:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 289

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Mon 1/1222:40BKI - KUL

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Sun 15/322:20BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 297

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Mon 8/1222:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 301

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Tue 16/1222:00BKI - KUL

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Fri 30/119:35KUL - BKI

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Tue 3/223:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 13/11RM 310

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Sun 30/1107:00KUL - BKI

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Mon 8/1222:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 318

Wed 3/1220:30KUL - BKI

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Fri 5/1223:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 322

Mon 15/1207:00KUL - BKI

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Tue 16/1222:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 326

Wed 26/1108:00KUL - BKI

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Sat 29/1106:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 12/11RM 330

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Sat 15/1117:20KUL - BKI

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Sun 16/1107:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 310

Sun 16/1107:05KUL - BKI

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Sun 23/1110:35BKI - KUL

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Deal found 13/11RM 314

Wed 19/1108:30KUL - BKI

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Thu 20/1121:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 293

Thu 20/1118:40KUL - BKI

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Sun 23/1122:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 285

Thu 20/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Mon 24/1110:35BKI - KUL

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Deal found 13/11RM 297

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Wed 26/1121:05BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 306

Thu 20/1118:40KUL - BKI

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Sun 23/1122:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 326

Wed 26/1106:05KUL - BKI

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Mon 1/1223:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 289

Wed 26/1108:00KUL - BKI

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Mon 8/1222:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/11RM 301

Wed 26/1108:00KUL - BKI

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Sat 29/1106:00BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 330

Sun 30/1107:00KUL - BKI

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Mon 8/1222:40BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 318

Wed 3/1220:30KUL - BKI

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Fri 5/1223:25BKI - KUL

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Deal found 12/11RM 322

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Wed 26/1106:05KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 11/11RM 153

Thu 20/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Deal found 13/11RM 157

Thu 11/1220:30KUL - BKI

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Deal found 10/11RM 161

Thu 20/1116:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 13/11RM 165

Tue 25/1108:00SZB - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 11/11RM 165

Tue 25/1106:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 13/11RM 169

Tue 18/1108:00SZB - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 11/11RM 169

Tue 25/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 13/11RM 173

Tue 25/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Deal found 13/11RM 173

Sat 22/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Deal found 11/11RM 178

Tue 25/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 13/11RM 182

Tue 18/1119:10KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Deal found 10/11RM 186

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