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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from RM 283

BKI — KUL
23 Sep — 30 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in January or November, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Mon 19/1022:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 23/1019:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 20/8RM 517
Thu 1/1007:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Thu 8/1016:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 24/8RM 521
Sat 10/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 31/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 20/8RM 525
Wed 7/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 11/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 20/8RM 533
Tue 13/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 16/1019:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 22/8RM 537
Thu 8/1022:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 11/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 23/8RM 541
Thu 19/1119:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sun 22/1106:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 23/8RM 545
Sat 10/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 31/1022:15 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 20/8RM 549
Mon 5/1010:25 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sun 11/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 24/8RM 553
Sat 10/1010:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Sun 1/1108:30 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 20/8RM 557
Tue 3/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 5/1106:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 23/8RM 561
Tue 20/1012:15 -
1 stop6h 40m
Sat 24/1007:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 21/8RM 775

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Round-trip from

RM 517

One-way from

RM 283

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 690
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 19/10-23/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 4/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (RM 794 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/10

15:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 565

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/10

12:25-18:00

1 stop5h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 26/10

09:15-11:55

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 597

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/10

07:00-12:00

1 stop5h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/11

19:35-22:15

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 642

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/12

19:45-22:20

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/12

09:15-11:55

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 747

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/10

12:25-20:05

1 stop7h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/11

13:45-18:40

1 stop4h 55m

RM 783
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

08:05-10:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/9

07:30-10:00

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 791

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/12

20:10-22:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 844

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 18/12

22:15-00:55

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 844

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 17/12

15:40-18:20

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 844

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

08:05-10:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/9

16:30-19:05

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 864

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 323). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 690). 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 BKI to KUL?

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

The most flights from BKI to MY1 are scheduled on a Sunday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights typically cost between RM 456 and RM 751 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 517 on AirAsia (19 Oct–23 Oct).

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur 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?

Saturday 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights?

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, such as Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
234 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
86 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu; the airport handles an average of 71 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Kota Kinabalu airport to Kuala Lumpur. It is only a 5.8 km journey to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in 2h 35m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, or Batik Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur is about 1635 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    According to our current data, Firefly (RM 246), Malaysia Airlines (RM 254), and AirAsia (RM 258) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Firefly is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Firefly, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 142. AirAsia flights start at RM 144 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at RM 163 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Consider MAI (98%), Philippine Airlines (95%) or Oman Air (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 263. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Intl) can be booked for RM 468 on average, our data indicates RM 892 when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 323). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 690). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapestRM 246AverageRM 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 254AverageRM 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 258AverageRM 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 287AverageRM 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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