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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $137. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Kota Kinabalu.$114 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$123 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$125 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jun, returning Sat, 3 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $125, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$125 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 21 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $125, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Aug, returning Thu, 12 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 11 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 12 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$126 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 21 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$127 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jul, returning Tue, 3 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 31 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 3 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$127 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 10 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 10 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$128 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$128 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Mon, 21 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$129 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$130 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Mon, 14 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$130 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Mon, 21 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$114
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	AirAsia
Average flights per week	794

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu is $114. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu?

2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu.

Which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu?

AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu.

How many flights are there a week from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu?

As of September 2026, there are 794 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Kota Kinabalu is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Friday, 2 April 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kota Kinabalu?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu with?

Currently, Malaysia Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 201 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KUL to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with AirAsia on this route.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating KUL to BKI flights, with 67.86% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between KUL and BKI:
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Kuching Airport
- Senai International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

At the moment, $58 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $114. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to BKI, book your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from KUL to BKI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near KUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kota Kinabalu Airport about one week in advance.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KUL to BKI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without seeing Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.