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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malé from RM 1,505

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
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Malé (MLE). 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 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,505

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,881
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 1/3-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (RM 848 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 226 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malé
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Malé that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

Sun 1/314:40BKI - MLE
1 stop10h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 5/312:00MLE - BKI
1 stop9h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/10RM 1,505
Sun 1/317:00BKI - MLE
1 stop21h 45mBatik Air
Thu 5/322:55MLE - BKI
1 stop19h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 22/10RM 1,606
Sun 1/311:00BKI - MLE
2 stops23h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/309:10MLE - BKI
2 stops33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/10RM 5,528

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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

14:40-22:20

1 stop10h 40m

Male

Thu 5/3

12:00-00:55

1 stop9h 55m

RM 1,505

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

17:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

Male

Thu 5/3

22:55-21:30

1 stop19h 35m

RM 1,606

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

11:00-07:25

2 stops23h 25m

Male

Thu 5/3

09:10-21:30

2 stops33h 20m

RM 5,528

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Deals found on 21/10

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Malé. 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 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Malé 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 Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 23 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Malé have to say. You can also see how each airline compares 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

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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
220 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Malé. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, and Etihad Airways fly from Kota Kinabalu to Malé in about 10h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4709 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kota Kinabalu to Malé is Malaysia Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,237 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is AirAsia, starting at RM 1,271. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Malé for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malé?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malé.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Malé

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malé. 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 23 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,237AverageRM 1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,271AverageRM 1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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