Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from THB 2,160 and round-trip from THB 4,330. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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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 THB 470. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as THB 1,250.

THB 1,250
THB 860
THB 470
THB 80
    Cheapest
  • THB 1,250
    Sep
  • THB 700
    Oct
  • THB 570
    Nov
  • THB 470
    Dec
  • THB 610
    Jan
  • THB 750
    Feb
  • THB 490
    Mar
  • THB 920
    Apr
  • THB 760
    May
  • THB 1,000
    Jun
  • THB 1,020
    Jul
  • THB 830
    Aug

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 THB 1,800. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching THB 4,330.

THB 4,330
THB 3,065
THB 1,800
THB 535
    Cheapest
  • THB 4,040
    Sep
  • THB 2,170
    Oct
  • THB 1,800
    Nov
  • THB 2,050
    Dec
  • THB 2,160
    Jan
  • THB 2,300
    Feb
  • THB 2,450
    Mar
  • THB 2,630
    Apr
  • THB 3,110
    May
  • THB 4,110
    Jun
  • THB 4,310
    Jul
  • THB 4,330
    Aug

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 Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

THB 3,060
THB 2,965
THB 2,870
THB 2,775
    Cheapest
  • THB 2,990
    Mon
  • THB 3,000
    Tue
  • THB 2,950
    Wed
  • THB 3,060
    Thu
  • THB 3,020
    Fri
  • THB 2,870
    Sat
  • THB 2,960
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is Firefly Airline (from THB 2,110) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Firefly Airline
From THB 2,110
Malaysia Airlines
From THB 2,210
AirAsia
From THB 2,280
Batik Air Malaysia
From THB 2,350
Scoot
From THB 4,820
Royal Brunei Airlines
From THB 5,090
Spring Airlines
From THB 8,400
Batik Air
From THB 9,650
China Southern Airlines
From THB 10,300
Singapore Airlines
From THB 12,710

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What is the 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. AK5133

    3:10 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    5:45 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. FY2530

    6:50 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    9:30 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK5110

    10:35 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    1:15 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5106

    8:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    10:40 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK5136

    9:20 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    12:00 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK5112

    4:00 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    6:35 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK5104

    7:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    9:35 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5130

    8:20 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    10:55 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5108

    6:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:35 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5114

    6:25 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    9:00 PM

    BKI

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

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

Flight distance 1,632.67 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price THB 2,160
Cheapest return ticket price THB 4,330

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

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

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 19 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 23 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 22:00, with about 22 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 THB 4,420 in September, 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.
  • One-way flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport currently start from THB 2,160, and round-trip fares start from THB 4,330. The current lowest fare is a Firefly Airline flight departing on Sun, Nov 1; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 18 minutes, and around 147 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is THB 4,060. 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from THB 2,160. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport operates around 107 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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