Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

AirAsia, at RM 336, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. Users have found that AirAsia is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

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 AirAsia (RM 170), Firefly (RM 170), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 174). Find deals

Question 3

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

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Booking 89 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 101). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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 Tuesday at midday 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.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from MY1 to BKI are scheduled on a Sunday (89 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 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 9

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 796, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 149. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 264.

Question 10

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 Malaysia Airlines(80%), MAI(79%) or Philippine Airlines(79%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

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, Royal Brunei Airlines or AirAsia X as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

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

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Users have found that flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 13

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 52 days in advance to save up to 50% 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 52 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 434, or RM 540 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

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 September. 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 386 on average during April, but can be found for as low as RM 174.

Question 15

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Question 16

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 79 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 9 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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.

Question 21

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

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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 336
One-way from	RM 170
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 383

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 53	AverageRM 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Emirates	CheapestRM 206	AverageRM 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 219	AverageRM 410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 234	AverageRM 582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Firefly	CheapestRM 264	AverageRM 443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
AirAsia X	CheapestRM 280	AverageRM 428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestRM 280	AverageRM 489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 350	AverageRM 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	CheapestRM 495	AverageRM 652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from RM 170

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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