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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from RM 265

BKI — KUL
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
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 Saturday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Tue 27/1011:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 3/1106:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 18/9RM 522
Wed 21/1017:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 21/9RM 526
Fri 30/1020:50 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 4/1106:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 18/9RM 530
Fri 30/1023:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 1/1106:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 19/9RM 534
Tue 27/1008:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 4/1106:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 17/9RM 538
Thu 22/1016:50 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 18/9RM 542
Fri 6/1107:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 8/1109:20 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 20/9RM 546
Fri 6/1113:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 15/1117:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 18/9RM 550
Thu 22/1008:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 25/1010:05 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 21/9RM 554
Fri 23/1022:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 19/9RM 558
Fri 30/1011:55 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sun 1/1112:40 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 22/9RM 562
Mon 19/1007:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Fri 23/1019:45 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 19/9RM 566

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Round-trip from

RM 522

One-way from

RM 265

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 603
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 27/10-3/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 21/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (RM 684 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/11

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 277

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 277

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/10

08:05-10:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 314

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

07:05-09:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 314

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 322

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

08:05-10:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 330

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang

BKISZB

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/10

15:25-18:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 355

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang

BKISZB

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/10

15:25-18:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 363

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 363

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/12

22:25-01:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 367

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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 330). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 742). 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 evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% 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 Monday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 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 428 and RM 644 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 522 on Multiple Airlines (27 Oct–3 Nov).

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 126 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. Tuesday afternoons 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
318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
87 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

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 65 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 30m. Fly via Batik Air or AirAsia to get the fastest option. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur is about 1629 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Firefly (RM 256), AirAsia (RM 263), and Batik Air (RM 291) 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 AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 146. Firefly flights start at RM 152 while deals on Batik Air start at RM 165 one-way.

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

    Consider MAI (98%), Philippine Airlines (96%) 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 228. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Intl) can be booked for RM 416 on average, our data indicates RM 845 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 330). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 742). 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 256AverageRM 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 263AverageRM 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 291AverageRM 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 291AverageRM 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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