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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from IDR 1,116,700 and round-trip from IDR 2,233,300. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 19:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:05
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 09:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,233,300 IDR 3,063,100
        27% off
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,233,300
      • KUL 17:30
        2h 45m
        Direct
        BKI 20:15
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:05
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 09:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,233,300 IDR 3,063,100
        27% off
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,233,300
      • KUL 10:20
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 13:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        BKI 17:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 19:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,233,300 IDR 3,063,100
        27% off
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,233,300
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 09:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 26 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,233,300
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,233,300
      • KUL 06:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 08:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:05
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,233,300
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,233,300
      • KUL 06:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 08:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        BKI 17:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 19:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,233,300
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,233,300
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:05
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 08:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,236,000
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,236,000
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 10:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        BKI 20:50
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 23:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,236,000
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,236,000
      • KUL 20:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        BKI 22:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        BKI 22:25
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,236,000
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,236,000
      • KUL 09:20
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 12:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        BKI 23:25
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 01:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,236,000
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,236,000
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 10:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
        BKI 23:25
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 01:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,236,000
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,236,000
      • KUL 09:15
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 11:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia
        BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        IDR 2,236,000
        27% off
        IDR 3,063,100 IDR 2,236,000
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        KUL 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 17:30
        2h 45m
        Direct
        BKI 20:15
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,116,700 IDR 1,537,000
        27% off
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,116,700
      • KUL 19:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 22:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,116,700 IDR 1,537,000
        27% off
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,116,700
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,116,700 IDR 1,537,000
        27% off
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,116,700
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 10:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 16:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 06:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 08:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 16:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 23 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 16:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 18:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 06:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        BKI 08:35
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        IDR 1,122,000
        27% off
        IDR 1,537,000 IDR 1,122,000
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next three months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com data's from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu is December, with an average price of IDR 247,000. The most expensive month is usually July, with an average price of IDR 545,800.

IDR 545,800
IDR 396,400
IDR 247,000
IDR 97,600
    Cheapest
  • IDR 407,400
    Oct
  • IDR 303,500
    Nov
  • IDR 247,000
    Dec
  • IDR 325,800
    Jan
  • IDR 402,400
    Feb
  • IDR 259,200
    Mar
  • IDR 490,700
    Apr
  • IDR 407,800
    May
  • IDR 533,000
    Jun
  • IDR 545,800
    Jul
  • IDR 442,500
    Aug
  • IDR 517,000
    Sep

Which month is cheapest to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is usually the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu, with an average price of IDR 961,600. August is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of IDR 2,318,600.

IDR 2,318,600
IDR 1,640,100
IDR 961,600
IDR 283,100
    Cheapest
  • IDR 1,202,900
    Oct
  • IDR 961,600
    Nov
  • IDR 1,095,100
    Dec
  • IDR 1,153,600
    Jan
  • IDR 1,231,400
    Feb
  • IDR 1,313,400
    Mar
  • IDR 1,406,600
    Apr
  • IDR 1,668,300
    May
  • IDR 2,200,800
    Jun
  • IDR 2,308,800
    Jul
  • IDR 2,318,600
    Aug
  • IDR 2,307,100
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu is on Saturday, with prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as fares are typically the highest.

IDR 1,657,900
IDR 1,609,250
IDR 1,560,600
IDR 1,511,950
    Cheapest
  • IDR 1,631,800
    Mon
  • IDR 1,631,500
    Tue
  • IDR 1,602,000
    Wed
  • IDR 1,657,900
    Thu
  • IDR 1,635,800
    Fri
  • IDR 1,560,600
    Sat
  • IDR 1,613,100
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights?

See which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Check the schedule for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. OD1002

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    07:00

    KUL

    2h 30m

    09:30

    BKI

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  2. AK5108

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    06:05

    KUL

    2h 45m

    08:50

    BKI

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  3. AK5106

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    08:00

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30

    BKI

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  4. AK5104

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    07:00

    KUL

    2h 40m

    09:40

    BKI

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  5. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    16:00

    KUL

    2h 40m

    18:40

    BKI

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  6. AK5110

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    10:05

    KUL

    2h 40m

    12:45

    BKI

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  7. AK5136

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    09:20

    KUL

    2h 40m

    12:00

    BKI

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  8. AK5116

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    14:05

    KUL

    2h 40m

    16:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    15:05

    KUL

    2h 45m

    17:50

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5140

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    11:45

    KUL

    2h 45m

    14:30

    BKI

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What to know about flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Cheapest return ticket price IDR 2,273,400
Cheapest one-way flight price IDR 1,186,100
Off-season travel month October
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Kota Kinabalu?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Kota Kinabalu is October. During this time, flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport(BKI) take around 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 4357 flights per month.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Yes. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu. The average flight time is approximately 2 hours 25 minutes, with about 19 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu currently starts from IDR 1,116,700, with round-trip fares from IDR 2,233,300. The lowest fare is offered by AirAsia departing on Sat, Nov 14; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 2 hours 19 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Batik Air Malaysia Firefly AirBorneo Indonesia AirAsia Royal Brunei Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu is IDR 1,748,500, and the average round-trip fare is IDR 2,843,500. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu are usually cheapest in December, with an average one-way fare of about IDR 1,748,500. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu departs at 06:00, and the latest one departs at 22:00. There are approximately 21 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu usually arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Fireflyand IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu. Basic fares start from IDR 1,116,700. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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