Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from RM 280
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — BKI
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or April, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2026.
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Best flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Explore direct flight options from Penang to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 30 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) 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 30 October 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Penang 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 30 October 2026.
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PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Thu 26/11
18:00-20:50
Nonstop2h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 280
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Tue 3/11
18:00-20:50
Nonstop2h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 296
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Sun 29/11
18:00-20:50
Nonstop2h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 353
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Tue 24/11
14:20-22:15
1 stop7h 55m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 406
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Mon 25/1
20:35-13:55
1 stop17h 20m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 426
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Mon 2/11
07:00-16:00
1 stop9h 00m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 426
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Mon 25/1
16:35-22:55
1 stop6h 20m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 430
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Tue 3/11
21:15-10:00
1 stop12h 45m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 438
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Sun 13/12
09:25-22:05
1 stop12h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 455
PenangKota Kinabalu
PEN Penang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
PENBKI
Penang Intl
Thu 17/12
09:00-18:40
1 stop9h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
RM 507
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
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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?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 483). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 852). 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 PEN to BKI?
Find hourly flight availability from Penang 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 30 October 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 14% 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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2026.
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 516 and RM 702 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 528 on AirAsia (13 Nov–17 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
Explore weekly flight availability from Penang 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 30 October 2026.
The most flights from PEN to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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?
Share of one-stop return flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
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?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 412.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 14m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 37m.
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 30 October 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air from Penang to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
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What airports do I use to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
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 3 airlines when you book a flight from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
Within the past month, 2,394 users have taken a look at flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
How long is the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia and Batik Air can get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in just under 2h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 05m. 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 217), Malaysia Airlines (RM 335), and AirAsia (RM 399) 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 207. Users have also found prices from RM 212 and RM 226 on Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 258. While the most popular route (Penang Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for RM 467 on average, our data indicates RM 472 when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 483). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 852). 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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