When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 105 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 9 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu is currently July ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Batik Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost RM 54, while return flights cost around RM 112.

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 57, however they can be found for as little as RM 27.

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Wednesday (119 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are Batik Air, Emirates and AirAsia.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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One-way from	RM 152
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 397

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 October 2025.

Sat 8/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sat 15/1107:05BKI - KUL

1 stop12h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 325

Tue 9/1207:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1222:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10RM 329

Fri 21/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Thu 27/1107:05BKI - KUL

1 stop9h 45mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 338

Sat 15/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sun 23/1106:00BKI - KUL

1 stop9h 10mAirAsia

Deal found 10/10RM 342

Mon 24/1109:40KUL - BKI

1 stop4h 15mAirAsia

Mon 15/1207:05BKI - KUL

1 stop16h 00mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 346

Tue 25/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Tue 2/1207:05BKI - KUL

1 stop12h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 11/10RM 350

Sun 23/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sun 30/1107:05BKI - KUL

1 stop14h 55mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 355

Thu 23/1013:55KUL - BKI

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1006:00BKI - KUL

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 359

Sun 23/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sun 30/1122:25BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/10RM 363

Mon 3/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Fri 7/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 367

Sat 25/1006:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Wed 29/1022:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 10/10RM 371

Sat 1/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Thu 6/1111:45BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 376

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Mon 19/122:15KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/122:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 363

Tue 11/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Fri 14/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 10/10RM 367

Sat 15/1119:35KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Tue 18/1122:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 405

Tue 11/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Fri 14/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 367

Mon 10/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Tue 18/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 10/10RM 367

Sat 15/1119:35KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Tue 18/1111:05BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 10/10RM 405

Tue 25/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Tue 2/1207:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 367

Sat 15/1119:35KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Tue 18/1111:05BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 11/10RM 405

Mon 3/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Tue 4/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 9/10RM 367

Sat 1/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Thu 6/1111:45BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 376

Sat 8/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Wed 12/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 9/10RM 376

Thu 6/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Sun 9/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 10/10RM 388

Tue 21/1008:00SZB - BKI

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Mon 27/1015:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 10/10RM 435

Thu 6/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Sun 9/1115:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 443

Wed 12/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Wed 26/1115:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 9/10RM 460

Wed 26/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Sun 30/1115:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 9/10RM 460

Tue 11/1108:00SZB - BKI

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Fri 14/1115:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 10/10RM 464

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Deal found 11/10RM 469

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Deal found 11/10RM 477

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Sat 8/1115:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 10/10RM 477

Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Thu 26/219:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 1/310:10BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 9/10RM 295

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Sun 1/310:10BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/10RM 300

Mon 6/417:30KUL - BKI

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Wed 8/410:10BKI - KUL

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Deal found 11/10RM 304

Fri 27/206:50KUL - BKI

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Mon 2/310:10BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/10RM 312

Mon 2/306:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/322:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 317

Thu 26/206:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/322:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 321

Fri 13/306:50KUL - BKI

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Mon 16/320:50BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 325

Tue 9/1207:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1222:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10RM 329

Sun 1/206:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10RM 333

Tue 2/1219:35KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/122:50BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10RM 338

Tue 3/206:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 7/205:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/10RM 342

Tue 9/1207:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1222:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 350

Last-minute flights to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 11 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 23/1013:55KUL - BKI

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1006:00BKI - KUL

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 359

Sat 25/1006:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Wed 29/1022:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 10/10RM 371

Sun 26/1007:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/405:20BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10RM 329

Sat 1/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Thu 6/1111:45BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 376

Mon 3/1119:00KUL - BKI

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Fri 7/1107:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 367

Sat 8/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sat 15/1107:05BKI - KUL

1 stop12h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 325

Sat 15/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sun 23/1106:00BKI - KUL

1 stop9h 10mAirAsia

Deal found 10/10RM 342

Fri 21/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Thu 27/1107:05BKI - KUL

1 stop9h 45mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 338

Sun 23/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sun 30/1107:05BKI - KUL

1 stop14h 55mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 355

Sun 23/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Sun 30/1122:25BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 8/10RM 363

Mon 24/1109:40KUL - BKI

1 stop4h 15mAirAsia

Tue 16/1216:40BKI - KUL

1 stop6h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 346

Tue 25/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Tue 2/1207:05BKI - KUL

1 stop12h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 11/10RM 350

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 October 2025.

Tue 27/117:30KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mFirefly

Deal found 11/10RM 152

Sat 1/1106:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 11/10RM 156

Wed 22/1009:00KUL - BKI

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 160

Tue 21/1013:55KUL - BKI

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10RM 165

Sun 26/1006:25KUL - BKI

1 stop7h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 10/10RM 169

Sun 1/306:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/10RM 173

Sun 2/1107:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 177

Wed 22/1012:05KUL - BKI

1 stop20h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 182

Tue 11/1119:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 11/10RM 186

Wed 22/1019:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Deal found 9/10RM 190

Wed 29/1019:35KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Deal found 8/10RM 194

Tue 21/1019:00KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 9/10RM 198

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