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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to the Maldives from RM 1,252

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
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,248

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 1,606
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 1/3-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 695 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 209 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sun 1/322:00BKI - MLE
1 stop27h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 5/312:00MLE - BKI
1 stop21h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 13/9RM 1,252
Sun 1/311:00BKI - MLE
2 stops23h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/309:35MLE - BKI
2 stops45h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9RM 5,493

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Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

22:00-22:20

1 stop27h 20m

Male

Thu 5/3

12:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

RM 1,252

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

11:00-07:25

2 stops23h 25m

Male

Thu 5/3

09:35-10:00

2 stops45h 25m

RM 5,493

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Deals found on 13/9

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Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. 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 Maldives. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
216 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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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 27h 20m. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives is about 4709 km.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives (average of RM 88). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 225). 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 2 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,184AverageRM 1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,230AverageRM 1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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