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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan

BKI — KNO
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Medan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Medan (KNO). 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 15 August 2025.

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RM 559
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 190 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Medan

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Share of one-stop return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Medan on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 854.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 31m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Medan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Medan. 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 Medan. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Medan 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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Medan round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan round-trip from RM 624. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Medan for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Medan 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 Medan?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Medan (average of RM 55). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 65). 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 airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Medan. 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 15 August 2025.
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 624AverageRM 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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