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: Monday, Wednesday, 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 3 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on average per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 67% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures Find deals

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in 2h 35m. Fly via AirAsia, Bek Air, or Malaysia Airlines 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

AirAsia, at RM 257, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Bek Air and Malaysia Airlines. Users have found that AirAsia is 43% 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 AirAsia (RM 86), Bek Air (RM 90), and Scoot (RM 198).

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, AirAsia X or Firefly as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay RM 1,273, our data indicates the cheapest price to be RM 179. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around RM 140.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Singapore Airlines(100%), British Airways(89%) or Turkish Airlines(89%), 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 300 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on AirAsia for just RM 257, but on average you can expect to pay RM 297.

Question 10

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu under RM 300. A good price for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is less than RM 297.

Question 11

Are there last-minute flights available from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu within the next 7 days for less than RM 300.

Question 12

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 Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 13

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu to control the spread of COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Batik Air is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Policies will vary by airline.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 45% 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 61 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 513, or RM 608 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur in March are about RM 454 on average during March, but can be found for as low as RM 302.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Round-trip from	RM 369	From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
One-way from	RM 167	One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Batik Air	CheapestRM 184	AverageRM 917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia X	CheapestRM 237	AverageRM 511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search AirAsia X flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 270	AverageRM 422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 271	AverageRM 569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Firefly	CheapestRM 501	AverageRM 644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	COVID-19 safety	Search Firefly flights

2%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
46%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
33%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
19%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	62daily flights
Monday	66daily flights
Tuesday	65daily flights
Wednesday	63daily flights
Thursday	63daily flights
Friday	61daily flights
Saturday	64daily flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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