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

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 $66 and round-trip from $131. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 7:10 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:25 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        $131 $180
        27% off
        27% off
        $180 $131
      • KUL 7:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
        BKI 3:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 5:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        $132 $180
        27% off
        27% off
        $180 $132
      • KUL 9:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:25 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        $133 $180
        26% off
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:50 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 9:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:50 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 8:10 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:25 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 6:05 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:50 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 7:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:05 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 12:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        BKI 1:00 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 3:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        BKI 3:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 5:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        $133
        26% off
        $180 $133
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KUL 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 9:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        $66 $92
        28% off
        28% off
        $92 $66
      • KUL 9:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        $67 $92
        27% off
        27% off
        $92 $67
      • KUL 8:10 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
        $67 $92
        27% off
        27% off
        $92 $67
      • KUL 10:05 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:45 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Dec 4 | AirAsia
        $67
        27% off
        $92 $67
      • KUL 7:10 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        $67
        27% off
        $92 $67
      • KUL 1:30 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $67
        27% off
        $92 $67
      • KUL 3:05 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 5:50 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        $67
        27% off
        $92 $67
      • KUL 7:30 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:00 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $68
        26% off
        $92 $68
      • KUL 8:10 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:55 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        $68
        26% off
        $92 $68
      • KUL 9:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        $68
        26% off
        $92 $68
      • KUL 9:20 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        $68
        26% off
        $92 $68
      • KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        $68
        26% off
        $92 $68
      • KUL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | 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 $14. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $31.

$31
$23
$14
$6
    Cheapest
  • $25
    Oct
  • $17
    Nov
  • $14
    Dec
  • $19
    Jan
  • $23
    Feb
  • $15
    Mar
  • $28
    Apr
  • $23
    May
  • $30
    Jun
  • $31
    Jul
  • $25
    Aug
  • $29
    Sep

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 $54. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $130.

$130
$92
$54
$16
    Cheapest
  • $75
    Oct
  • $54
    Nov
  • $62
    Dec
  • $65
    Jan
  • $69
    Feb
  • $74
    Mar
  • $79
    Apr
  • $94
    May
  • $124
    Jun
  • $130
    Jul
  • $130
    Aug
  • $130
    Sep

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.

$93
$91
$88
$86
    Cheapest
  • $92
    Mon
  • $92
    Tue
  • $91
    Wed
  • $93
    Thu
  • $92
    Fri
  • $88
    Sat
  • $92
    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 AirAsia (from $66) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From $66
Batik Air Malaysia
From $67
Firefly Airline
From $77
Malaysia Airlines
From $78
Indonesia AirAsia
From $136
Royal Brunei Airlines
From $159
Scoot
From $201
VietJet Air
From $221
Philippine Airlines
From $284
Singapore Airlines
From $293

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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. OD1004

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    1:30 PM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    4:00 PM

    BKI

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  2. OD1002

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    9:30 AM

    BKI

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  3. AK5112

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    5:30 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:05 PM

    BKI

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  4. AK5104

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    9:35 AM

    BKI

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  5. AK5106

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30 AM

    BKI

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  6. AK5136

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    9:15 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    11:55 AM

    BKI

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  7. AK5110

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    10:35 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    1:15 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. 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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  9. AK5130

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    8:10 PM

    KUL

    2h 45m

    10:55 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5140

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    11:45 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    2:20 PM

    BKI

    S 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 $66
Cheapest return ticket price $131

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 20 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 26 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 05:49, 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 $112 in December, 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 $66, and round-trip fares start from $131. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Tue, Nov 3; 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 19 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is $96. 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 $66. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport operates around 147 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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