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

Search for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and check out affordable one-way and round-trip options.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, May 17 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, May 19 | AirAsia
        HK$519 HK$555
        6% off
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$519
      • KUL 8:20 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Apr 22 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:20 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:50 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Apr 28 | AirAsia
        HK$520 HK$555
        6% off
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 4:00 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, May 6 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:30 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, May 13 | AirAsia
        HK$520 HK$555
        6% off
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 5:30 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:05 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, May 7 | AirAsia
        BKI 8:40 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, May 13 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, May 10 | AirAsia
        BKI 8:40 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, May 14 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 5:30 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:05 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, May 14 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, May 16 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, May 11 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:30 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, May 14 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 11:45 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, May 15 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, May 17 | AirAsia
        HK$520
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$520
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 3:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, May 13 | AirAsia
        BKI 9:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, May 17 | AirAsia
        HK$521
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$521
      • KUL 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, May 12 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, May 17 | AirAsia
        HK$521
        6% off
        HK$555 HK$521
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI Invalid Date
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Apr 11 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KUL 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Apr 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Apr 26 | AirAsia
        HK$260 HK$277
        6% off
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 8:20 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Apr 28 | AirAsia
        HK$260 HK$277
        6% off
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 3:10 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 5:45 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, May 6 | AirAsia
        HK$260 HK$277
        6% off
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 4:00 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, May 7 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 2:05 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:45 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, May 13 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 5:30 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:05 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, May 14 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 3:10 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 5:45 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, May 11 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 4:00 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, May 12 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 3:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, May 17 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 11:45 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, May 15 | AirAsia
        HK$260
        6% off
        HK$277 HK$260
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI Invalid Date
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Apr 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of HK$107. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as HK$206.

HK$206
HK$157
HK$107
HK$58
    Cheapest
  • HK$155
    Apr
  • HK$173
    May
  • HK$206
    Jun
  • HK$189
    Jul
  • HK$196
    Aug
  • HK$167
    Sep
  • HK$161
    Oct
  • HK$131
    Nov
  • HK$107
    Dec
  • HK$140
    Jan
  • HK$173
    Feb
  • HK$112
    Mar

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average price of HK$413. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching HK$720.

HK$720
HK$567
HK$413
HK$260
    Cheapest
  • HK$616
    Apr
  • HK$561
    May
  • HK$720
    Jun
  • HK$701
    Jul
  • HK$582
    Aug
  • HK$661
    Sep
  • HK$498
    Oct
  • HK$413
    Nov
  • HK$470
    Dec
  • HK$496
    Jan
  • HK$529
    Feb
  • HK$564
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu 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$580
HK$557
HK$533
HK$510
  • HK$560
    Mon
  • HK$533
    Tue
  • HK$556
    Wed
  • HK$569
    Thu
  • HK$580
    Fri
  • HK$544
    Sat
  • HK$562
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

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

AirAsia
From HK$260
Malaysia Airlines
From HK$356
Firefly Airline
From HK$383
Batik Air Malaysia
From HK$430
Thai Lion Air
From HK$459
Royal Brunei Airlines
From HK$986

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Flight Schedule from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK5106

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30 AM

    BKI

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  2. AK5124

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    10:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    12:30 AM

    BKI

    S M T W - F -
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  3. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    3:50 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    6:25 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5104

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    9:35 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK5108

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    6:05 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:40 AM

    BKI

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  6. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    4:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    6:35 PM

    BKI

    - - - - T - -
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  7. AK5130

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    7:30 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    10:05 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5142

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    5:30 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:05 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5114

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    6:25 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    9:00 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5116

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    2:05 PM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    4:45 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,632.67 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceHK$260
Cheapest return ticket priceHK$519

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

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

    It takes around 2 hours 37 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (kul) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (bki).
  • There are around 29 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • Tickets cost around HK$364 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around HK$558 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) at 06:05 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) at 21:00 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 23:40.
    • 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 4357 flights per month.

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