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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $113

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — BKI
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$178

One-way from

$124

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$184
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 22/12-28/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 22/1221:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/1219:20BKI - KUL
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$291
Sat 21/1200:30KUL - BKI
1 stop11h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 28/1219:20BKI - KUL
1 stop11h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/12$306
Sat 28/1213:50KUL - BKI
2 stops28h 10mXiamenAir
Tue 31/1219:00BKI - KUL
2 stops41h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/12$978
Sat 21/1202:20KUL - BKI
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Fri 27/1203:30BKI - KUL
1 stop9h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$6,118

Find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/12

00:30-12:10

1 stop11h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

$286

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/12

00:30-12:10

1 stop11h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/12

19:20-06:55

1 stop11h 35m

$306

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 22/1

13:50-18:00

2 stops52h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/1

19:00-16:45

1 stop21h 45m

$1,370

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/12

02:20-18:00

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/12

03:30-12:35

1 stop9h 05m

$6,118

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/12

00:30-17:00

2 stops16h 30m

$294

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/1

00:40-18:00

2 stops17h 20m

$816

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Deals found on 18/12

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Travel insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches 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.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with XiamenAir and Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.5
Good
92 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.4
Good
290 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.6
Okay
215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 45 flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $178. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Malaysia Airlines and XiamenAir, with the lowest prices starting at $210 and $1,370, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Consider Singapore Airlines (91%), KLM (90%) or Japan Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu? While on average our users pay $407, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $116. The most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), is priced around $106.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Batik AirCheapest$67Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$99Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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