Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 192 and RM 359 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 198 on AirAsia (15 Oct-15 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 192 and RM 359 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 198 on AirAsia (15 Oct-15 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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The Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 4,528 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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AirAsia and Firefly can get you from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 801 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Firefly, at RM 86, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. Firefly is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 5

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 62 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.

Question 6

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 100). 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Friday 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 8

Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 11

What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 95. While the most popular route (Kuching - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 194 on average our data indicates RM 242 when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Consider AirAsia (59%), Firefly (50%) or Malaysia Airlines (48%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 13

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

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When booking a flight from Kuching 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 14

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

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Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 15

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 45 days in advance, which can save you up to 74% on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 45 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at RM 279. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from RM 388.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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July can be a great time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching with a flight ticket averaging about RM 244. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as RM 89. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KCH to BKI?

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When flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 18

What airports do I use to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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If you book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Kuching (KCH) take 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu per day from 3 airlines.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Kuching 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 21

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuching 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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	RM 198
One-way from	RM 106
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	July
Average price	RM 224
Good round-trip deal	RM 222 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 132 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Firefly	CheapestRM 86	AverageRM 201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 168	AverageRM 273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 193	AverageRM 284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu from RM 106

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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