Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 316 and RM 563 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 292 on AirAsia (25 Jan-1 Feb).

Question 1

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

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About 31% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights?

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Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 316 and RM 563 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 292 on AirAsia (25 Jan-1 Feb).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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There are many flights that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in 2h 35m. Fly via AirAsia or Batik Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is about 1629 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

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Batik Air, at RM 180, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. Users have found that Batik Air is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are Etihad Airways (RM 31), KLM (RM 52), and Batik Air (RM 113).

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 168). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from MY1 to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay RM 625, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 146. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 214.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing British Airways(75%), JAL(74%) or Philippine Airlines(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, you may want to consider flying on AirAsia, Batik Air or Malaysia Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to BKI?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 62% on airfare.

Question 19

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur?

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For a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre vof the city. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 103 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 6 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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When you search for this flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	RM 292
One-way from	RM 156
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 419

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 187	AverageRM 393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 205	AverageRM 365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 224	AverageRM 508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Firefly	CheapestRM 243	AverageRM 349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
AirAsia X	CheapestRM 248	AverageRM 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestRM 269	AverageRM 473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from RM 156

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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