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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Top Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around PHP 4,864.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 38 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): IndiGo, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and Firefly Airline.

How to find a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Flight Info | Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest one-way flight price PHP 1,644
Cheapest round-trip ticket price PHP 1,854
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 1,621.07 km
Average flight time 2 hours 38 minutes
Popular airline Firefly

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