Question 1

What days are direct flights available from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Find deals

Question 2

How many flights depart from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on average per day?

Accepted Answer

Travellers can expect 39 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 18% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 26% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 44% of flight departures Find deals

Question 3

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 30m. Fly via Malindo Air, Malaysia Airlines, or AirAsia to get the fastest option. The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is about 1637 km. Most flights are nonstop. Find deals

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Malindo Air, at RM 373, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. Users have found that Malindo Air is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines (RM 145), Malindo Air (RM 163), and AirAsia (RM 206).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 1,019, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 160. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 373.

Question 8

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(88%), Qatar Airways(85%) or Etihad Airways(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 9

Can I find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 400 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just RM 369, but on average you can expect to pay RM 408.

Question 10

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu under RM 400. A good price for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is less than RM 408.

Question 11

Are there last-minute flights available from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 500?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu within the next 7 days for less than RM 500.

Question 12

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 69 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 5 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis.

Question 13

Which airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 57 days in advance to save up to 20% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 57 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as RM 448, or RM 496 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur in April are about RM 425 on average during April, but can be found for as low as RM 285.

Question 16

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (KUL - BKI)?

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When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Cheapest in	April	Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Round-trip from	RM 351	From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
One-way from	RM 202	One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
AirAsia	CheapestRM 205	AverageRM 372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search AirAsia flights
Malindo Air	CheapestRM 211	AverageRM 401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Malindo Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 241	AverageRM 417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Firefly	CheapestRM 399	AverageRM 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	COVID-19 safety	Search Firefly flights

2%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
38%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
28%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
32%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	68daily flights
Monday	69daily flights
Tuesday	72daily flights
Wednesday	74daily flights
Thursday	69daily flights
Friday	66daily flights
Saturday	69daily flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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