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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from RM 267

KUL — BKI
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1011:35 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 12/1017:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 13/9RM 486
Sat 17/1022:00 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sat 24/1011:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 14/9RM 494
Sat 10/1019:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sat 17/1022:20 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 12/9RM 498
Sat 19/915:10 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Fri 9/1009:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 13/9RM 502
Fri 16/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 18/1022:20 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 14/9RM 515
Fri 16/1014:05 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 23/1018:15 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/9RM 519
Thu 15/1009:15 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Thu 22/1022:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/9RM 523
Fri 9/1015:10 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sun 11/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 13/9RM 527
Wed 21/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/9RM 531
Fri 16/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 20/1008:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 16/9RM 535
Wed 18/1106:05 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Sat 28/1123:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 14/9RM 543
Mon 30/1112:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 2/1215:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 15/9RM 555

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Round-trip from

RM 486

One-way from

RM 267

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 567
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 8/10-12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 9/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 20/9

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 312

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/9

19:45-22:15

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 328

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 2/10

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 332

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/10

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 332

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/11

10:05-12:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 340

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/9

06:30-12:25

1 stop5h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 353

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sat 26/9

12:00-14:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 357

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 20/10

12:00-14:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 373

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 23/9

10:20-13:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 377

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 21/9

07:15-09:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 377

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 340). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 733). 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?

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 38% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from MY1 to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (67 on average).

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 434 and RM 754 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 385 on Malaysia Airlines (24 Feb–27 Feb).

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

About 28% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 12% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 87 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 day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
86 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 78 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 5 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 30m. 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?

    Malaysia Airlines, at RM 131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Firefly and AirAsia. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 72% 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 (RM 143), Firefly (RM 148), and Batik Air (RM 163).

  • 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(97%), Philippine Airlines(95%) or MAI(93%), 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 1,002, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 236. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 377.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 340). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 733). 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 5 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 131AverageRM 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FireflyCheapestRM 244AverageRM 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 259AverageRM 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 259AverageRM 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 660AverageRM 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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