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Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from HK$465 and round-trip from HK$955. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 23 | Firefly Airline
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | Firefly Airline
        HK$955 HK$1,303
        27% off
        27% off
        HK$1,303 HK$955
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 30 | Firefly Airline
        KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:50 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        HK$963 HK$1,303
        26% off
        26% off
        HK$1,303 HK$963
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 3:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$985 HK$1,303
        24% off
        24% off
        HK$1,303 HK$985
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$985
        24% off
        HK$1,303 HK$985
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$985
        24% off
        HK$1,303 HK$985
      • BKI 3:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 5:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$985
        24% off
        HK$1,303 HK$985
      • BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | Firefly Airline
        HK$987
        24% off
        HK$1,303 HK$987
      • BKI 7:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$996
        24% off
        HK$1,303 HK$996
      • BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$998
        23% off
        HK$1,303 HK$998
      • BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 12 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Firefly Airline
        HK$998
        23% off
        HK$1,303 HK$998
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 30 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:50 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        HK$1,007
        23% off
        HK$1,303 HK$1,007
      • BKI 4:55 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 7:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 1 | AirAsia
        HK$1,016
        22% off
        HK$1,303 HK$1,016
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        KUL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 23 | Firefly Airline
        HK$465 HK$667
        30% off
        30% off
        HK$667 HK$465
      • BKI 10:40 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:10 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        HK$475 HK$667
        28% off
        28% off
        HK$667 HK$475
      • BKI 10:30 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:10 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 26 | Firefly Airline
        HK$507 HK$667
        24% off
        24% off
        HK$667 HK$507
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 25 | Firefly Airline
        HK$511
        23% off
        HK$667 HK$511
      • BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        22% off
        HK$667 HK$520
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of HK$110. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as HK$402.

HK$402
HK$256
HK$110
0
    Cheapest
  • HK$402
    Sep
  • HK$159
    Oct
  • HK$146
    Nov
  • HK$110
    Dec
  • HK$151
    Jan
  • HK$168
    Feb
  • HK$155
    Mar
  • HK$156
    Apr
  • HK$194
    May
  • HK$205
    Jun
  • HK$225
    Jul
  • HK$182
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, with an average price of HK$589. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching HK$1,571.

HK$1,571
HK$1,080
HK$589
HK$98
    Cheapest
  • HK$1,017
    Sep
  • HK$681
    Oct
  • HK$647
    Nov
  • HK$751
    Dec
  • HK$589
    Jan
  • HK$706
    Feb
  • HK$715
    Mar
  • HK$672
    Apr
  • HK$1,156
    May
  • HK$1,571
    Jun
  • HK$1,228
    Jul
  • HK$1,277
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

HK$750
HK$719
HK$687
HK$656
  • HK$701
    Mon
  • HK$687
    Tue
  • HK$699
    Wed
  • HK$704
    Thu
  • HK$750
    Fri
  • HK$706
    Sat
  • HK$731
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport is Malaysia Airlines (from HK$444) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Malaysia Airlines
From HK$444
Firefly Airline
From HK$471
AirAsia
From HK$486
Batik Air Malaysia
From HK$540
Scoot
From HK$1,065
Royal Brunei Airlines
From HK$1,258
HK Express
From HK$1,572
China Southern Airlines
From HK$2,118
Singapore Airlines
From HK$2,672

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What is the flight schedule from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK5105

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    10:10 AM

    BKI

    2h 25m

    12:35 PM

    KUL

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  2. AK5131

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    11:20 PM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    1:50 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK5135

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    8:30 AM

    KUL

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  4. AK5111

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    7:30 AM

    BKI

    2h 35m

    10:05 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK5113

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    1:00 PM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    3:30 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK5107

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    1:30 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK5109

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    9:05 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    11:35 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5117

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    5:15 PM

    BKI

    2h 35m

    7:50 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5139

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    2:50 PM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    5:20 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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About Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport and Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

Learn about Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) and Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,632.67 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price HK$465
Cheapest return ticket price HK$955

FAQs for Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport?

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 17 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 25 daily flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL).
  • The earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport departs at 05:20, and the last departs at 22:55, with about 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around HK$1,007 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 05:20 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) at 08:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 21:45 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) at 00:20.
    • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to downtown is about 46 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
    • The distance from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Malaysia Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4579 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport currently start from HK$465, and round-trip fares start from HK$955. The current lowest fare is a Firefly Airline flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 17 minutes, and around 146 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport is HK$1,176. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Firefly and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from HK$465. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport operates around 146 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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