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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 10:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Aug 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 4:20 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 7:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Aug 23 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199 AU$229
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 9:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 11:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 18 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:45 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 21 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199 AU$229
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 6:55 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199 AU$229
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 10:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Aug 10 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 2:20 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 5:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Aug 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 3:40 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Aug 8 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 10:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 4 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 10:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Aug 3 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$199
        13% off
        AU$229 AU$199
      • KUL 12:55 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 3:35 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Aug 19 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 5:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Aug 22 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$215
        6% off
        AU$229 AU$215
      • KUL 2:20 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 5:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Aug 16 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 9:30 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 12:10 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Aug 21 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$215
        6% off
        AU$229 AU$215
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Jun 30 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KUL 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Jul 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 25 | AirAsia
        AU$50 AU$127
        61% off
        61% off
        AU$127 AU$50
      • KUL 9:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 11:40 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 25 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$66 AU$127
        48% off
        48% off
        AU$127 AU$66
      • KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 25 | Firefly Airline
        AU$91 AU$127
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$127 AU$91
      • KUL 7:30 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:00 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        AU$92
        28% off
        AU$127 AU$92
      • KUL 10:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Aug 16 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$104
        18% off
        AU$127 AU$104
      • KUL 3:40 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Aug 19 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$119
        6% off
        AU$127 AU$119
      • KUL 3:40 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 18 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$119
        6% off
        AU$127 AU$119
      • KUL 10:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Aug 15 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$119
        6% off
        AU$127 AU$119
      • KUL 3:40 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Aug 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$119
        6% off
        AU$127 AU$119
      • KUL 3:40 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:20 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Aug 12 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$119
        6% off
        AU$127 AU$119
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Jun 30 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur 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 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 AU$20. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$62.

AU$62
AU$41
AU$20
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    Cheapest
  • AU$62
    Jun
  • AU$35
    Jul
  • AU$37
    Aug
  • AU$31
    Sep
  • AU$30
    Oct
  • AU$25
    Nov
  • AU$20
    Dec
  • AU$27
    Jan
  • AU$33
    Feb
  • AU$21
    Mar
  • AU$40
    Apr
  • AU$33
    May

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 AU$77. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$212.

AU$212
AU$145
AU$77
AU$10
    Cheapest
  • AU$212
    Jun
  • AU$131
    Jul
  • AU$109
    Aug
  • AU$123
    Sep
  • AU$93
    Oct
  • AU$77
    Nov
  • AU$88
    Dec
  • AU$93
    Jan
  • AU$99
    Feb
  • AU$105
    Mar
  • AU$113
    Apr
  • AU$134
    May

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.

AU$120
AU$117
AU$113
AU$110
  • AU$116
    Mon
  • AU$113
    Tue
  • AU$113
    Wed
  • AU$118
    Thu
  • AU$120
    Fri
  • AU$113
    Sat
  • AU$117
    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 AU$50
Malaysia Airlines
From AU$66
Firefly Airline
From AU$91
Batik Air Malaysia
From AU$92
Thai Lion Air
From AU$146
Scoot
From AU$421
Royal Brunei Airlines
From AU$439
China Southern Airlines
From AU$511
Philippine Airlines
From AU$516
Spring Airlines
From AU$522

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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.
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Weekly Schedule

  1. OD1002

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:30 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    11:00 AM

    BKI

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  2. AK5106

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30 AM

    BKI

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  3. AK5108

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    6:05 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:40 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5130

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:20 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    10:55 PM

    BKI

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  5. MH2628

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    9:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    11:40 PM

    BKI

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  6. MH2626

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    10:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    12:40 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  7. FY2530

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    6:50 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    9:30 AM

    BKI

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  8. MH2616

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    2:20 PM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    5:00 PM

    BKI

    - M T W T F S
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  9. MH2640

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    3:40 PM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    6:20 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 priceAU$50
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$199

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 22 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • Tickets cost around AU$134 in September, 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 AU$245 in June, 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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