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RM 129+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 4 March 2025.

Return from

RM 223

One-way from

RM 129

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 433
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 14/4-17/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 17/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
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 4 March 2025.

Mon 14/414:50KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Thu 17/414:50BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 3/3RM 223
Sat 15/318:45KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/321:30BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3RM 228
Mon 10/320:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Wed 12/306:25BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 2/3RM 254
Thu 20/316:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Mon 24/314:50BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 3/3RM 268
Thu 4/914:30KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Sun 7/907:00BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 3/3RM 277
Thu 13/316:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/307:50BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 339
Mon 14/408:00SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Sat 19/415:05BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air
Deal found 3/3RM 344
Fri 4/408:05KUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 9/405:20BKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 589
Fri 4/411:30SZB - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 10/414:50BKI - SZB
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 692
Fri 30/521:15KUL - BKI
1 stop18h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sun 8/621:20BKI - KUL
1 stop14h 00mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 700

Find flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Locate flights to Kota Kinabalu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 4 March 2025.

Fly from

Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 14/4

14:50-17:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/4

14:50-17:20

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 223

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/3

18:45-21:25

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/3

21:30-00:10

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 228

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/3

23:40-02:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/4

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

RM 241

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 20/3

16:00-18:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/3

14:50-17:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 268

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 17/3

20:30-23:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 21/3

06:25-09:00

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 272

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 13/3

16:00-18:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/3

07:50-10:25

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 339

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 14/4

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/4

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 344

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

05:20-08:00

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 589

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

SZB - BKI

SZBBKI

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 4/4

11:30-14:15

Nonstop2h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/4

14:50-17:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 692

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 30/5

21:15-16:10

1 stop18h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/6

21:20-11:20

1 stop14h 00m

RM 700

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Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

Booking 89 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.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 30 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 23 February 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Saturday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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

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

AirAsia

AirAsia

From RM 54

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From RM 57

Batik Air

Batik Air

From RM 10

Firefly

Firefly

From RM 62

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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 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.

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 4 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Scoot to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
256 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.7
Okay
298 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
209 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

  • 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 75 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 7 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

  • 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 22, while return flights cost around RM 44.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around RM 39, however they can be found for as little as RM 10.

  • 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).

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