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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from RM 149

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Friday

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2026.

Mon 2/319:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/411:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2RM 286
Fri 10/722:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Sat 18/722:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/2RM 290
Tue 14/718:25
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Thu 16/722:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/2RM 293
Sat 14/315:10
KUL
-
BKI
1 stop25h 35m
Batik Air
Wed 18/310:55
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop24h 35m
Batik Air
Deal found 27/2RM 297
Thu 5/317:15
KUL
-
BKI
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:00
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 301
Thu 5/307:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Sun 8/319:35
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 28/2RM 305
Tue 3/307:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/322:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2RM 309
Wed 4/317:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Sun 8/322:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/3RM 313
Fri 17/414:05
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Fri 24/420:40
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 2/3RM 317
Mon 13/416:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Fri 17/411:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/2RM 321
Sun 12/419:35
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Sun 19/414:50
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/2RM 329
Tue 17/307:30
SZB
-
BKI
1 stop9h 15m
Batik Air
Tue 24/310:55
BKI
-
SZB
1 stop23h 45m
Batik Air
Deal found 27/2RM 340

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 286

One-way from

RM 149

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 360
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  • 16/7-22/7
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

07:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 313

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 27/6

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/6

20:40-23:15

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 317

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

22:00-00:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/5

22:50-01:20

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 321

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

22:00-00:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/6

14:50-17:20

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 337

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/4

10:35-13:15

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/5

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 364

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 27/3

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 31/3

22:50-01:20

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 364

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 27/6

13:00-15:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/6

07:05-09:35

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 399

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/7

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/7

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 419

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/7

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/7

22:45-01:25

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 419

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/7

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/7

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 419

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur 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 27 February 2026.

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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 160). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 235). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 March 2026.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur 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 21 February 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 March 2026.

The most flights from MY1 to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

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

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

About 32% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

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

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

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

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.

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

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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 3 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joel,Nov 2025

IST - IAD

The flight was fine except half the bathrooms in economy class were out of order and taped shut. Turkish Airlines had changed or ultimately canceled the flight to Istanbul several times and the vendor that kayak uses to purchase the tickets then canceled our reservations without informing us. When I called for a boarding pass 24 hours before the flight, we found out that our reservations have been canceled and had to act quickly to get new reservations at double the expense… Using the same vendor who had gotten reimbursed for the original flights.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joel,Nov 2025

IST - IAD

The flight was fine except half the bathrooms in economy class were out of order and taped shut. Turkish Airlines had changed or ultimately canceled the flight to Istanbul several times and the vendor that kayak uses to purchase the tickets then canceled our reservations without informing us. When I called for a boarding pass 24 hours before the flight, we found out that our reservations have been canceled and had to act quickly to get new reservations at double the expense… Using the same vendor who had gotten reimbursed for the original flights.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joel,Nov 2025

IST - IAD

The flight was fine except half the bathrooms in economy class were out of order and taped shut. Turkish Airlines had changed or ultimately canceled the flight to Istanbul several times and the vendor that kayak uses to purchase the tickets then canceled our reservations without informing us. When I called for a boarding pass 24 hours before the flight, we found out that our reservations have been canceled and had to act quickly to get new reservations at double the expense… Using the same vendor who had gotten reimbursed for the original flights.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joel,Nov 2025

IST - IAD

The flight was fine except half the bathrooms in economy class were out of order and taped shut. Turkish Airlines had changed or ultimately canceled the flight to Istanbul several times and the vendor that kayak uses to purchase the tickets then canceled our reservations without informing us. When I called for a boarding pass 24 hours before the flight, we found out that our reservations have been canceled and had to act quickly to get new reservations at double the expense… Using the same vendor who had gotten reimbursed for the original flights.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joel,Nov 2025

IST - IAD

The flight was fine except half the bathrooms in economy class were out of order and taped shut. Turkish Airlines had changed or ultimately canceled the flight to Istanbul several times and the vendor that kayak uses to purchase the tickets then canceled our reservations without informing us. When I called for a boarding pass 24 hours before the flight, we found out that our reservations have been canceled and had to act quickly to get new reservations at double the expense… Using the same vendor who had gotten reimbursed for the original flights.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 86 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 6 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis.

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

    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.

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

    Batik Air, at RM 185, 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 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia X (RM 86), Malaysia Airlines (RM 111), and Batik Air (RM 115).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Singapore Airlines(93%), JAL(81%) or Qatar Airways(80%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay RM 721, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 153. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 203.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 160). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 235). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapestRM 185AverageRM 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 201AverageRM 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 201AverageRM 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestRM 210AverageRM 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FireflyCheapestRM 228AverageRM 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsia XCheapestRM 327AverageRM 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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