Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu from RM 196
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KCH — BKI
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or April, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 September 2026.
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Best flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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Deal found 21/9RM 1,767
Direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Explore direct flight options from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 21 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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Find flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuching (KCH) 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 21 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Sun 29/11
20:40-22:05
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 196
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Thu 26/11
20:40-22:05
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 229
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Wed 25/11
20:40-22:05
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 229
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Sat 26/9
21:10-22:40
Nonstop1h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 229
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Mon 28/9
06:00-07:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 294
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Fri 18/12
06:00-07:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 294
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Thu 5/11
06:00-07:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 302
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Sat 28/11
06:00-14:35
1 stop8h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 314
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Fri 23/10
13:15-17:50
1 stop4h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 384
KuchingKota Kinabalu
KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu
KCHBKI
Kuching
Fri 20/11
06:00-07:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 22/11
16:25-17:50
Nonstop1h 25m
RM 388
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 249). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 502). 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 KCH to BKI?
Find hourly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 326 and RM 504 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 380 on AirAsia (8 Oct–11 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Explore weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kuching 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.
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 21 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, such as AirAsia and Batik Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
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What airports do I use to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
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.
How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
The Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 2,126 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia can get you from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 801 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Batik Air, at RM 197, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines. Batik Air is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 98 on Batik Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia from RM 107 and Firefly from RM 121 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 181. While the most popular route (Kuching - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 384 on average, our data indicates RM 349 when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 249). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 502). 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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