Cheap flights from KUL to BKI (Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from KUL to BKI starting at $49 One Way, $95 Round Trip

Prices starting at $95 for return flights and $49 for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 22
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$95 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $95 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$95 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, Apr 9, priced at $95 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 22
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$99 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $99 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$102 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, Apr 9, priced at $102 found 5 days ago
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 13
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
$103 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$103
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $103 found 12 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Kota Kinabalu Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kota Kinabalu Intl.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$191 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$207 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The relaxing environment and view. Cafe tatu menu can be improved to include authentic Malaysian cuisine .

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz

4 out of 5
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Booked the family suite. Room is spacious with individual air con controls for each room. There are dining options nearby property within walking distance. Property is also very close to the airport.

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

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The Aru by Ayuhouz
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

3 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
No issues as described, great for being close to airport for an early start

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

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Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
$102 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$113 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Everything is good

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$117 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
All good!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$98 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and bathroom, hot water in shower works and water pressure is gd. Convenient location

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kota Kinabalu Hotels With Airport Transportation

C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (224 reviews)
It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ...

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Megah D'Aru Hotel

Megah D'Aru Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$34 nightly
The price is $39 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$39 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana ...
Likes -Quaint. Clean. Dislikes - Smell. Old. Breakfast is very basic. They do try hard.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020

Megah D'Aru Hotel
Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana ...
Free shuttle to airport
Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ...

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

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Casuarina Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Kota Kinabalu Hotels

KK Waterfront Hotel

KK Waterfront Hotel

3 out of 5
Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Warisan Square ...
6.4/10 (130 reviews)
Staff very helpful.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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KK Waterfront Hotel
Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

2 out of 5
3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Kompleks Asia City ...
Overall our 1 night stay in this hotel is good minus the unfriendly staff on duty (upon check-in n check-out) and the walking distant from the nearest lift to the hotel lobby. A bonus from me for the beautiful leaves felt decoration along the wall to my room. Recommend for unfussy lodger.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023

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Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

2 out of 5
No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$18 nightly
The price is $22 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$22 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sedco Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)
Very polite staff - always up for a chat

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Hotel O Five 2
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$148 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$162 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel staffs are very friendly and supportive

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

4.5 out of 5
K.K. Suites Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Lintas ...
nothing...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2018

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$111 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...
Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

KUL to BKI Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
KUL Address & GPS
Address:
Kuala Lumpur ,
Malaysia
IATA Code:
KUL
Longitude:
101.717259
Latitude:
2.744344
Time Zone:
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
BKI Address & GPS
Address:
Kota Kinabalu ,
Malaysia
IATA Code:
BKI
Longitude:
116.050753
Latitude:
5.923961
Time Zone:
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from KUL to BKI?
You can fly straight from KUL to BKI. In fact, there are 4 airlines that offer nonstop services on this route. Collect a few more frequent flyer points with one of these popular carriers:

  • AirAsia
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Batik Air Malaysia
  • AirAsia X

What is the shortest flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
If you believe your vacation hours should be spent 'vacationing' rather than flying, you'll enjoy the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. It's a seriously short 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How many hours flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
With an average flight time of around 2 hours and 38 minutes between Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) and BKI, you'll be living it up in Kota Kinabalu before you can utter, "How much longer to go?"
What airlines have the most flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
You'll discover several airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). We've helped you out by identifying those that are the most popular. Regardless of what you look for in an airline, we're confident you'll find one that suits your travel needs among these:

  • AirAsia X - (D7) with 34 flights every month
  • Batik Air Malaysia - (OD) with 45 flights every month
  • Malaysia Airlines - (MH) with 184 flights every month
  • AirAsia - (AK) with 269 flights every month

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