Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu from RM 80

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 26/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
KCH — BKI
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
1 adult
Economy
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Mon 9/10

The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

All the information you need to plan the best KCH to BKI flight in 2023: compare Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Round-trip from

RM 1,465

One-way from

RM 281
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

Price

RM 313 - RM 620

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

BKI

Rainfall

60 - 351 mm

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

Sunday 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.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 45% on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 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 337. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from RM 469.

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

July can be a great time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching with a flight ticket averaging about RM 303. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as RM 183. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH - BKI)?

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 55% versus a flight at midday.

Cheap Firefly flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Check out some of the cheapest Firefly flights we've come across from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap AirAsia flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Some of the best deals we've found on AirAsia flights traveling from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for KCH to BKI flights in September, October
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2023 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching found for this year
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2023 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching

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Late deals on return flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching

The cheapest one-way flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Users needing a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu should utilize the search form above.

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Price

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Thu 28/12

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/1

Nonstop1h 20m

RM 150

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 27/10

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/11

Nonstop1h 20m

RM 159

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 9/12

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/12

Nonstop1h 20m

RM 169

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Mon 16/10

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/10

Nonstop1h 25m

RM 173

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Wed 1/11

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/11

Nonstop1h 20m

RM 178

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 9/12

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/12

Nonstop1h 20m

RM 183

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Thu 28/12

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/1

Nonstop1h 20m

RM 192

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Wed 18/10

1 stop5h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/10

1 stop5h 50m

RM 478

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 24/2

1 stop15h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 27/2

1 stop13h 55m

RM 492

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 26/9

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

To help decide which airline to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Firefly, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 4

Everything was smooth sailing. I did my online check-in and proceed to the counter to drop beg.

AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews
AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 4

Everything was smooth sailing. I did my online check-in and proceed to the counter to drop beg.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
65 reviews
AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 4

Everything was smooth sailing. I did my online check-in and proceed to the counter to drop beg.

Scoot
7.1
Good
34 reviews
AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 4

Everything was smooth sailing. I did my online check-in and proceed to the counter to drop beg.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights.

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 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu per day from 3 airlines.

Can I find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Firefly for just RM 150, but on average you can expect to pay RM 258.

Are there direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for under RM 200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 10 direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu under RM 200. A good price for a direct flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is less than RM 187.

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

There are currently 12+ open flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu within the next 7 days for less than RM 300.

How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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

Firefly, at RM 150, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.. Firefly is currently priced 50% 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 80 on Firefly. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from RM 220 and AirAsia from RM 225 one-way.

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

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

Consider AirAsia (72%), Malaysia Airlines (54%) or Firefly (52%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 78. While the most popular route (Kuching - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 150 on average our data indicates RM 166 when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

What does KCH to BKI mean?

Great question - KCH to BKI just means Kuching Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Miri to Kota Kinabalufrom RM 80 pp
Senai to Kota Kinabalufrom RM 334 pp

Top 3 airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 129AverageRM 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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FireflyCheapestRM 157AverageRM 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 171AverageRM 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hourly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

See what time of day planes typically take off from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
19%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
58%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
22%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday3daily flights
Wednesday4daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday4daily flights
Sunday4daily flights

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