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Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $35 and round-trip from $72. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:50 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        KCH 9:15 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        $72 $80
        10% off
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 11:40 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 1:10 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        $72 $80
        10% off
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        BKI 1:35 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        KCH 3:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        $72 $80
        10% off
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 11:40 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 1:10 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:05 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 12:25 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:05 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 12:25 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:50 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        KCH 9:15 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:50 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        KCH 9:15 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        BKI 4:20 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        KCH 5:45 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        $72
        10% off
        $80 $72
      • KCH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KCH 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        $35 $40
        13% off
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        $35 $40
        13% off
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
        $35 $40
        13% off
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
        $35
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 7:25 AM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 18 | AirAsia
        $35
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 5 | AirAsia
        $35
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
        $35
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 11:40 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 1:10 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        $35
        13% off
        $40 $35
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        $36
        10% off
        $40 $36
      • KCH 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        $36
        10% off
        $40 $36
      • KCH 8:40 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:05 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        $36
        10% off
        $40 $36
      • KCH 9:10 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
        $36
        10% off
        $40 $36
      • KCH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of $27. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $83.

$83
$55
$27
0
    Cheapest
  • $30
    Oct
  • $34
    Nov
  • $38
    Dec
  • $29
    Jan
  • $27
    Feb
  • $32
    Mar
  • $81
    Apr
  • $58
    May
  • $83
    Jun
  • $70
    Jul
  • $58
    Aug
  • $56
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average price of $74. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $189.

$189
$132
$74
$17
    Cheapest
  • $89
    Oct
  • $99
    Nov
  • $117
    Dec
  • $74
    Jan
  • $83
    Feb
  • $100
    Mar
  • $132
    Apr
  • $157
    May
  • $189
    Jun
  • $182
    Jul
  • $151
    Aug
  • $153
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is Monday, 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.

$72
$69
$66
$63
  • $66
    Mon
  • $67
    Tue
  • $68
    Wed
  • $70
    Thu
  • $72
    Fri
  • $72
    Sat
  • $66
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is AirAsia (from $35) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From $35
Malaysia Airlines
From $97
Batik Air Malaysia
From $118
AirBorneo
From $152
Royal Brunei Airlines
From $161
Thai Lion Air
From $172

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6354

    Kuching Intl. Airport

    8:30 PM

    KCH

    1h 25m

    9:55 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6350

    Kuching Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    KCH

    1h 25m

    7:25 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6352

    Kuching Intl. Airport

    11:40 AM

    KCH

    1h 30m

    1:10 PM

    BKI

    S - T - T - S
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  4. AK6358

    Kuching Intl. Airport

    9:10 PM

    KCH

    1h 30m

    10:40 PM

    BKI

    - M - W - F -
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  5. AK6356

    Kuching Intl. Airport

    2:35 PM

    KCH

    1h 30m

    4:05 PM

    BKI

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

Learn about Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 803.99 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $35
Cheapest return ticket price $72

FAQs for Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 17 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 21:10, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $79 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) at 06:00 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 07:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) at 17:30 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 19:00.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 2072 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport currently start from $35, and round-trip fares start from $72. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 16 minutes, and around 28 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 Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is $146. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $35. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kuching Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport operates around 28 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia). Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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