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Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapest one-way

$ 65
Batik Air Malaysia Thu, Oct 22

58% below next 30d avg. ($155)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 129
Batik Air Malaysia Sun, Oct 25

29% below next 30d avg. ($181)

Fastest flight

2h 30m7m faster than avg. (2h 37m)

Recommended airlines

When to travel

NovemberCheapest month
JulyPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $65 , travelers can expect an average price of $155 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $129 . Flights typically take around 2h 37m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h 30m minutes. There are 159 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) , and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) . Flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (BKI-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $65 and round-trip from $129. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 11:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | Firefly Airline
        $129 $181
        28% off
        28% off
        $181 $129
      • BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | Firefly Airline
        $129 $181
        28% off
        28% off
        $181 $129
      • BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Firefly Airline
        $129 $181
        28% off
        28% off
        $181 $129
      • BKI 4:50 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 7:20 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 28 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Firefly Airline
        $129
        28% off
        $181 $129
      • BKI 11:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | Firefly Airline
        $129
        28% off
        $181 $129
      • BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 30 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Firefly Airline
        $129
        28% off
        $181 $129
      • BKI 11:15 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:50 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | Firefly Airline
        $130
        28% off
        $181 $130
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | Firefly Airline
        $130
        28% off
        $181 $130
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | Firefly Airline
        $130
        28% off
        $181 $130
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        KUL 6:50 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:30 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | Firefly Airline
        $130
        28% off
        $181 $130
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
        KUL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Sep 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $65 $96
        32% off
        32% off
        $96 $65
      • BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 18 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $66 $96
        31% off
        31% off
        $96 $66
      • BKI 11:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $66 $96
        31% off
        31% off
        $96 $66
      • BKI 10:30 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        $66
        31% off
        $96 $66
      • BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        $67
        30% off
        $96 $67
      • BKI 7:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        $67
        30% off
        $96 $67
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        $67
        30% off
        $96 $67
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        $68
        28% off
        $96 $68
      • BKI 11:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 30 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $69
        28% off
        $96 $69
      • BKI 7:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        $69
        28% off
        $96 $69
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur operate an average of 93 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 71.5% on-time departure rate and a 94.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Batik Air Malaysia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is December, with an average price of $14; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $29.

$29
$22
$14
$7
    Cheapest
  • $29
    Sep
  • $21
    Oct
  • $19
    Nov
  • $14
    Dec
  • $19
    Jan
  • $22
    Feb
  • $20
    Mar
  • $20
    Apr
  • $25
    May
  • $27
    Jun
  • $29
    Jul
  • $24
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Average price of round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are found during January, with an average price of $75. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to $195.

$195
$135
$75
$15
    Cheapest
  • $136
    Sep
  • $86
    Oct
  • $82
    Nov
  • $94
    Dec
  • $75
    Jan
  • $89
    Feb
  • $92
    Mar
  • $86
    Apr
  • $148
    May
  • $195
    Jun
  • $157
    Jul
  • $163
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are available on Oct 9, with fares starting at $69.

$79
$74
$69
$64
  • $79
    8
    Oct
  • $69
    9
  • $71
    10
  • $71
    11
  • $69
    12
  • $69
    13
  • $69
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (BKI-KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Batik Air Malaysia offers one-way fares as low as $65 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BKI to KUL on Thu, Oct 22), while Batik Air Malaysia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $129 departing on Sun, Oct 25 and returning on Sun, Nov 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: Batik Air Malaysia AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Firefly AirBorneo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 37 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 159 flight per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Batik Air Malaysia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- OD1005 (16:57) Firefly: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FY7645 (16:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 22, with one-way flights priced at just $65.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Batik Air Malaysia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur on September 28, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $61.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (BKI-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is $155. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is $181. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Fireflyare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)    

Kuala Lumpur is the largest metropolis and capital of Malaysia. The stunning city is popular as one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Kuala Lumpur means “muddy estuary” in the Malay language. The city located on a confluence of two rivers- Klang and Gombak and is surrounded by hilly areas. Due to the location on the Klang River, it is colloquially known as Klang or KL. Kuala Lumpur is a prominent tourist destination due to the plethora of attractions, landmarks, and activities the city offers to its visitors. The city is a hub of activities and vibrant nightlife. 

Tip: The city of Kuala Lumpur is a year-round tourist destination due to the equatorial climate. The popular months for travel are September to January. 

Flights to Kuala Lumpur

The primary international airport for Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). This airport is located in Sepang area, approximately 50 km from Kuala Lumpur. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Asia. Several airways and airlines have daily flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are AirAsia Airlines and Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights usually take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Other options for cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air.

Tip: It’s advisable to book flight tickets in advance if planning the travel in peak tourist season December and January (Chinese New Year).

Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur:

The prominent tourist destination is full of landmarks and attractions. The city proudly showcases its skyscrapers, colonial landmarks and natural attractions to its visitors. The most prominent attraction of Kuala Lumpur is the Petronas Twin Tower. The world tallest Twin tower is 88 stories high and has a beautiful double-decker sky bridge. KL has another tall tower which is the fifth tallest structure in the world. Menara KL or KL Tower is a must-visit for its beautiful architecture and one can see the panoramic views of the KL city from the top. Visit the Golden Triangle area comprising of Bukit Bintang, Chinatown and KLCC for the best eating, clubs, nightlife, and shopping. It is the main hub for all activities in Kuala Lumpur. 

Kuala Lumpur is also known for its religious landmarks such as Batu Caves and Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Batu caves are ancient limestone caves with cave temple and a large shrine. Abdul Samad building is known for its Moorish architecture and was once the colonial British administrative office. Other noteworthy attractions are Jamek Mosque, Aquaria KLCC, Merdeka Square, Sunway Lagoon, National Mosque, and National Monument. 

Tip: Some visitors are given free tickets for viewing Menara KL. For that arrive early at the ticket counter.

Shopping and Dining in Kuala Lumpur:

Shoppers love the endless shopping options in Kuala Lumpur. The most popular shopping area for bargain shopping in Chinatown. The streets of the market are lined with small shops selling Chinese fabrics, antiques, artifacts and other products from a different culture. Another popular market is Central Market known for its multi-ethnic shops. The market has different sections from different ethnic backgrounds selling traditional handicrafts and artistic products such as souvenirs, sculptures, fabrics, etc. Apart from the local markets, Kuala Lumpur also has numerous malls ranging from basic ones to ritzy luxury malls. Bukit Bintang area has the most concentration of malls in KL.

When it comes to eating out, Kuala Lumpur has a variety of cuisine to start with. Some of the great dishes you can eat here are Laksa- a Malaysian coconut noodle soup, eat Malaysian version of beef noodles called char kuey teow. Braised rice served in a plastic bowl, mixed with meat, vegetables, and sauce.

Tip: Enjoy the local street food when shopping in Chinatown. The market is the most popular place for authentic local food. 

Kuala Lumpur is best explored with Trip.com. The website has 24-hour customer service, and one can combine discount hotel reservations with Kota Kinabalu – Kuala Lumpur flight booking for great travel deals. Trip.com is available on both app and website and ensures quality travel service for a memorable vacation.

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