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 331 and RM 392 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 339 on AirAsia (1 Nov–4 Nov).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

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 331 and RM 392 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 339 on AirAsia (1 Nov–4 Nov).

Question 4

How often are flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 25% of weekly flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 2,136 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

AirAsia 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

Accepted Answer

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 Royal Brunei Airlines from RM 306 one-way.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Accepted Answer

The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 16

What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

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 302 on average, our data indicates RM 341 when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you may want to consider flying on AirAsia, Batik Air or Royal Brunei Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 18% versus a flight at midday.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

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Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	RM 339
One-way from	RM 188
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 372
Good round-trip deal	RM 382 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 208 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 197	AverageRM 365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 210	AverageRM 390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	CheapestRM 329	AverageRM 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KCH to 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 18% versus a flight at midday.

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

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 331 and RM 392 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 339 on AirAsia (1 Nov–4 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 25% 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 25% of flights being delayed.

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Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 331 and RM 392 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 339 on AirAsia (1 Nov–4 Nov).