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Cheap flights from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu from RM 320

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUA — BKI
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuantan (KUA) 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 668

One-way from

RM 320

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 858
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 9/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu
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16/1
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (RM 352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 170 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Sat 25/410:55KUA - BKI
1 stop22h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 28/410:10BKI - KUA
1 stop9h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/1RM 713
Mon 9/319:40KUA - BKI
1 stop5h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 12/305:20BKI - KUA
1 stop13h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 729

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KuantanKota Kinabalu

KUA - BKI

KUABKI

Kuantan

Mon 9/3

19:40-09:30

1 stop13h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

22:20-10:00

1 stop11h 40m

RM 668

KuantanKota Kinabalu

KUA - BKI

KUABKI

Kuantan

Sat 25/4

06:30-20:10

1 stop13h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 28/4

10:10-10:15

1 stop24h 05m

RM 713

KuantanKota Kinabalu

KUA - BKI

KUABKI

Kuantan

Fri 16/1

19:40-10:00

1 stop14h 20m

RM 320

KuantanKota Kinabalu

KUA - BKI

KUABKI

Kuantan

Sat 17/1

19:40-00:55

1 stop5h 15m

RM 364

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Deals found on 6/1

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 215). Flying from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu in January 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.

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 7 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
289 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

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  • How long is the flight from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu?

    Malaysia Airlines can get you from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu in just under 13h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Kuantan and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 1440 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines (RM 239), offers the cheapest pricing from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu. This flight start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuantan 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 Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 215). Flying from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu in January 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 airline flying from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kuantan 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 238AverageRM 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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