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Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from THB 2,160 and round-trip from THB 4,400. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 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 International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the best time to book is in December, with an average price of THB 470. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around THB 1,030.

THB 1,030
THB 750
THB 470
THB 190
    Cheapest
  • THB 580
    Nov
  • THB 470
    Dec
  • THB 620
    Jan
  • THB 760
    Feb
  • THB 490
    Mar
  • THB 930
    Apr
  • THB 770
    May
  • THB 1,010
    Jun
  • THB 1,030
    Jul
  • THB 840
    Aug
  • THB 980
    Sep
  • THB 790
    Oct

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

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, November is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of THB 1,840. In contrast, August is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching THB 4,370.

THB 4,370
THB 3,105
THB 1,840
THB 575
  • THB 1,840
    Nov
  • THB 2,070
    Dec
  • THB 2,180
    Jan
  • THB 2,320
    Feb
  • THB 2,480
    Mar
  • THB 2,650
    Apr
  • THB 3,140
    May
  • THB 4,150
    Jun
  • THB 4,350
    Jul
  • THB 4,370
    Aug
  • THB 4,350
    Sep
  • THB 3,620
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is usually Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Thursday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

THB 3,190
THB 3,100
THB 3,010
THB 2,920
    Cheapest
  • THB 3,160
    Mon
  • THB 3,160
    Tue
  • THB 3,100
    Wed
  • THB 3,190
    Thu
  • THB 3,150
    Fri
  • THB 3,010
    Sat
  • THB 3,150
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Batik Air Malaysia (from THB 2,160) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Batik Air Malaysia
From THB 2,160
AirAsia
From THB 2,260
Malaysia Airlines
From THB 2,350
Firefly Airline
From THB 2,640
Apg Airlines
From THB 3,740
Royal Brunei Airlines
From THB 7,300

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What is the flight schedule from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. OD1002

    7:30 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:00 AM

    BKI

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  2. AK5106

    8:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK5136

    9:15 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    11:55 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5110

    10:35 AM

    KUL

    2h 40m

    1:15 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK5104

    7:00 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    9:35 AM

    BKI

    - M T - T - 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. AK5108

    6:05 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:40 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5140

    11:45 AM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    2:20 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5130

    8:20 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    10:55 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5142

    5:30 PM

    KUL

    2h 35m

    8:05 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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About Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu International 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 4,400

FAQs for Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

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

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 2 hours 19 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 26 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 22:15, with about 25 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around THB 3,900 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from THB 2,160, and round-trip fares start from THB 4,400. The current lowest fare is a Batik Air Malaysia flight departing on Tue, Nov 24; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia and Firefly operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 16 minutes, and around 163 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 International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is THB 3,100. 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 International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International 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 International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 159 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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