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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 486 and RM 600 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 527 on AirAsia (22 Oct–25 Oct).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 414.

Question 2

How often are flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 34% of weekly flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 486 and RM 600 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 527 on AirAsia (22 Oct–25 Oct).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 38m.

Question 9

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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 10

How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 2,450 users have taken a look at flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

AirAsia can get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in just under 2h 50m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is about 1746 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 219), Malaysia Airlines (RM 337), and AirAsia (RM 392) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Batik Air is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 203. Users have also found prices from RM 212 and RM 228 on Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air, respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 34 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 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 482). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 858). 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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Accepted Answer

The most flights from PEN to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 20

What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 259. While the most popular route (Penang Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 527 on average, our data indicates RM 509 when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 is 1 flight 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 3 airlines when you book a flight from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 27

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

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees.

Question 30

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	RM 527
One-way from	RM 270
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 547
Good round-trip deal	RM 548 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 321 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 219	AverageRM 425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 337	AverageRM 574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 392	AverageRM 612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights

Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from RM 270

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 34 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 486 and RM 600 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 527 on AirAsia (22 Oct–25 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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

How often are flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 414.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 38m.

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Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 486 and RM 600 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 527 on AirAsia (22 Oct–25 Oct).