Question 1

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

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There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in 2h 35m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines or Batik Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur is about 1635 km. Most flights are nonstop. Find deals

Question 2

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

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According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 42), AirAsia (RM 225), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 231) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Batik Air is currently priced 89% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Booking 82 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 43). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 75). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 6

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

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The most flights from BKI to MY1 are scheduled on a Friday (91 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 9

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 130. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Intl) can be booked for RM 253 on average our data indicates RM 402 when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Question 10

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

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Consider Emirates (95%), Etihad Airways (95%) or MAI (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Question 11

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

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AirAsia, AirAsia X and Firefly are the most popular airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Question 12

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

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Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 24%.

Question 13

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 53% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from RM 397 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as RM 523.

Question 14

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

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Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu. Users have commonly found prices around RM 391 for the month, but tickets can be as low as RM 169. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

Question 15

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

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

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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 79 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	RM 295
One-way from	RM 173
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	RM 498

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 42	AverageRM 365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 225	AverageRM 408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 231	AverageRM 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Firefly	CheapestRM 254	AverageRM 401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
AirAsia X	CheapestRM 275	AverageRM 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 350	AverageRM 441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from RM 173

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in March or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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