$37 Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 5
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$136 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $136 found 6 days ago
Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
SZB
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$149 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$149
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $149 found 6 days ago

Airfares from $37 One Way, $72 Round Trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Prices starting at $72 for return flights and $37 for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 21
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$72 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $72 found 6 days ago
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$89 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, Mar 20, priced at $89 found 6 days ago
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$89 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 14 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $89 found 6 days ago
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 17
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$96 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Mon, Mar 16 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $96 found 6 days ago
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$98 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 16 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $98 found 6 days ago

More About Flying To Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur

Route Information for Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Origin Airport IATA Code
KUL
Destination Airport IATA Code
BKI
Distance
1012 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
KLM, Qatar Airways, JAL, Philippine Airlines, Oman Air, Emirates, AirAsia, IndiGo, Uzbekistan Airways, Firefly, Etihad Airways, Myanmar Airways International, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
12:40AM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
4:40PM UTC

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
You're in luck — you'll find 3 airlines which offer direct services between Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) and BKI. These are some of the most popular:

  • AirAsia
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Malindo Air

What is the shortest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu can be as fast as 2 hours and 30 minutes. With a leisurely flight time like this, why not grab some friends and organize an impromptu getaway?
What airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu most frequently?
There are a couple of airlines offering the most frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), including AirAsia (AK). Popular with travelers, it operates 425 flights on this route each month. If you can't find the right flight for you there, take a look at the airfares with Malaysia Airlines (MH). This airline is a terrific alternative and offers 286 flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu each month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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