Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in January or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Friday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). 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 23 October 2026.
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RM 534
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (RM 648 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 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 335). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 743). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 October 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2026.
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.
Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. 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 23 October 2026.
The most flights from BKI to MY1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).
How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur delayed?
About 26% 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 7% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated 23 October 2026.
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.
All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
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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 49 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?
According to our current data, AirAsia (RM 269), Firefly (RM 272), and Batik Air (RM 293) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia 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 147. Firefly flights start at RM 158 while deals on Batik Air start at RM 166 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
Consider MAI (98%), Singapore Airlines (96%) or Philippine Airlines (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 258. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Intl) can be booked for RM 473 on average, our data indicates RM 512 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 335). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 743). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 October 2026.
Top 4 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 October 2026.
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