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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to the Maldives from RM 1,491

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MLE
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 December 2025.

Fri 8/512:40BKI - MLE
1 stop12h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 11/512:30MLE - BKI
1 stop9h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/12RM 1,491

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Round-trip from

RM 1,491

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 2,378
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 8/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
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Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

12:40-22:15

1 stop12h 35m

Male

Mon 11/5

12:30-00:40

1 stop9h 10m

RM 1,491

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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.

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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 12h 35m. 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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