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$40+ Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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KUL — BKI
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$63
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One-way from

$40
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July

Average price

$94
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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:05 amKUL - BKI
1 stop25h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 4/219:30 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/16$112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2011:40 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Wed 1/2210:00 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 1/16$116
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Sat 4/55:50 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 1/16$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1312:20 pmKUL - BKI
2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/206:35 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$118
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1212:10 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop4h 00mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sun 4/209:20 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop23h 05mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 1/16$168
This XiamenAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure XiamenAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/291:50 pmKUL - BKI
2 stops51h 50mXiamenAir
Sun 4/66:40 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop21h 20mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/15$734
This Shanghai Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Shanghai Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/124:15 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop32h 15mShanghai Airlines
Sun 6/151:30 amBKI - KUL
1 stop13h 20mShanghai Airlines
Deal found 1/15$865
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Fri 1/171:45 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop12h 45mChina Southern
Wed 2/53:30 amBKI - KUL
1 stop9h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/16$3,290

Find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/10

5:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/13

5:20 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$130

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/13

12:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/20

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$137

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 2/14

9:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/18

11:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop23h 25m

$162

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/12

12:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/20

9:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$168

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/29

1:50 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops51h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/6

6:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$734

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/12

4:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop32h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/15

1:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$865

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/30

1:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/5

3:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$3,403

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/1

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$40

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/29

2:30 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$48

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/7

7:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$51

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (88 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and China Southern from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

AirAsia
6.6
Okay
213 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Batik Air
6.1
Okay
71 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. 5 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 67 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $63. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $66 and $103, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $40. Batik Air flights start at $48 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $70 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Singapore Airlines (77%), AirAsia X (70%) or Firefly (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $33. While the most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for $89 on average our data indicates $75 when flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapest$22Average$72FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirAsiaCheapest$63Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$64Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AirAsia XCheapest$85Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
FireflyCheapest$112Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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