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How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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Within the past month, 7,124 users have taken a look at flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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Firefly and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in just under 2h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. The distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is about 1746 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

Question 3

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

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According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 258), Firefly (RM 259), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 288) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Batik Air is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 4

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 89 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from Penang 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 6

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from PEN to BKI are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 154. While the most popular route (Penang Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 329 on average our data indicates RM 401 when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 11

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Firefly(84%), Malaysia Airlines(80%) or AirAsia(65%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

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

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Consider AirAsia, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 13

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

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Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 11%.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Penang 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 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 49% on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 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 430. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from RM 602.

Question 15

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Kota Kinabalu from Penang average RM 414. You can even find prices in April for less than RM 414, as users have found deals to Kota Kinabalu from as low as RM 261. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Penang. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 28%.

Question 16

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

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

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Booking a flight from Penang Intl (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu, all of which are around 2h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang 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 21

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Penang today with Cheapflights!

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

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Round-trip from	RM 388
One-way from	RM 169
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 379
Good round-trip deal	RM 409 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 191 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 258	AverageRM 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Firefly	CheapestRM 259	AverageRM 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 288	AverageRM 400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 306	AverageRM 449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights

Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from RM 169

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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