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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to the Maldives from RM 1,535

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MLE
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.

Sat 27/1223:25BKI - MLE
1 stop18h 10mAirAsia
Sat 3/115:30MLE - BKI
1 stop18h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 11/11RM 1,659
Sat 27/1222:00BKI - MLE
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/116:35MLE - BKI
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 1,878
Sat 27/1214:10BKI - MLE
2 stops35h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 3/120:55MLE - BKI
2 stops11h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/11RM 3,553

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,535

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 1/3-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (RM 2,080 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 276 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kota Kinabalu

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Maldives

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

16:05-22:20

1 stop9h 15m

Male

Thu 5/3

12:00-00:55

1 stop9h 55m

RM 1,535

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 27/12

23:25-14:35

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Sat 3/1

15:30-12:30

1 stop18h 00m

RM 1,659

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 27/12

22:00-22:20

1 stop27h 20m

Male

Sat 3/1

16:35-19:10

2 stops23h 35m

RM 1,878

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 27/12

14:10-22:20

2 stops35h 10m

Male

Sat 3/1

20:55-11:10

2 stops11h 15m

RM 3,553

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

14:40-22:15

2 stops34h 35m

Male

Thu 5/3

12:55-15:20

2 stops23h 25m

RM 3,743

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

07:00-07:30

2 stops27h 30m

Male

Thu 5/3

09:35-10:00

2 stops45h 25m

RM 5,283

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Deals found on 12/11

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to the Maldives. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

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

    Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives?

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives will take you 9h 15m. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives is about 4709 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,242AverageRM 1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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