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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 Rs 15,566 and round-trip from Rs 35,892. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | Firefly
        BKI 23:25
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 01:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 35,892 Rs 46,367
        23% off
        23% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 35,892
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | Firefly
        BKI 09:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 11:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,058 Rs 46,367
        22% off
        22% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,058
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | Firefly
        BKI 10:05
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 12:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,058 Rs 46,367
        22% off
        22% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,058
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | Firefly
        BKI 22:25
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,099
        22% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,099
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | Firefly
        BKI 20:50
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 23:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,306
        22% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,306
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 09:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 11:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,348
        22% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,348
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 22:25
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,389
        22% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,389
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | Firefly
        BKI 11:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 13:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,430
        21% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,430
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | Malaysia Airlines
        BKI 13:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 15:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 36,513
        21% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 36,513
      • KUL 07:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 11:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 13:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 37,010
        20% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 37,010
      • KUL 07:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 17 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 23 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 37,093
        20% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 37,093
      • KUL 07:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        BKI 10:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 22:25
        2h 35m
        Direct
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 37,093
        20% off
        Rs 46,367 Rs 37,093
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        KUL 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 19:35
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 22:15
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 15,566 Rs 23,184
        33% off
        33% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 15,566
      • KUL 21:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 23:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | Malaysia Airlines
        Rs 16,353 Rs 23,184
        28% off
        28% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 16,353
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | Firefly
        Rs 16,891 Rs 23,184
        27% off
        27% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 16,891
      • KUL 08:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 10:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 18,050
        22% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,050
      • KUL 15:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        BKI 17:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        Rs 18,050
        22% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,050
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | Firefly
        Rs 18,215
        21% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,215
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | Firefly
        Rs 18,257
        21% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,257
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | Firefly
        Rs 18,257
        21% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,257
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | Firefly
        Rs 18,257
        21% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,257
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        Rs 18,505
        20% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,505
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | Malaysia Airlines
        Rs 18,547
        20% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,547
      • KUL 06:50
        2h 40m
        Direct
        BKI 09:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | Malaysia Airlines
        Rs 18,547
        20% off
        Rs 23,184 Rs 18,547
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in December, with an average price of Rs 3,828. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach Rs 10,357.

Rs 10,357
Rs 7,093
Rs 3,828
Rs 564
    Cheapest
  • Rs 10,357
    Sep
  • Rs 5,779
    Oct
  • Rs 4,703
    Nov
  • Rs 3,828
    Dec
  • Rs 5,049
    Jan
  • Rs 6,235
    Feb
  • Rs 4,016
    Mar
  • Rs 7,604
    Apr
  • Rs 6,319
    May
  • Rs 8,259
    Jun
  • Rs 8,458
    Jul
  • Rs 6,857
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of Rs 14,902. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching Rs 35,930.

Rs 35,930
Rs 25,416
Rs 14,902
Rs 4,388
    Cheapest
  • Rs 33,534
    Sep
  • Rs 17,972
    Oct
  • Rs 14,902
    Nov
  • Rs 16,970
    Dec
  • Rs 17,876
    Jan
  • Rs 19,083
    Feb
  • Rs 20,352
    Mar
  • Rs 21,798
    Apr
  • Rs 25,852
    May
  • Rs 34,105
    Jun
  • Rs 35,778
    Jul
  • Rs 35,930
    Aug

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 past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

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

Rs 25,361
Rs 24,596
Rs 23,831
Rs 23,066
    Cheapest
  • Rs 24,837
    Mon
  • Rs 24,906
    Tue
  • Rs 24,479
    Wed
  • Rs 25,361
    Thu
  • Rs 25,060
    Fri
  • Rs 23,831
    Sat
  • Rs 24,571
    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 AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) (from Rs 14,986) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
From Rs 14,986
Malaysia Airlines
From Rs 16,270
Firefly
From Rs 18,629
Batik Air Malaysia
From Rs 25,087
Citilink
From Rs 48,146
VietJet Air
From Rs 53,776
Spring Airlines
From Rs 62,469
Indonesia AirAsia
From Rs 68,845
Shenzhen Airlines
From Rs 75,717
Juneyao Airlines
From Rs 85,321

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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.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK5130

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:20

    KUL

    2h 35m

    22:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. MH2628

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    21:00

    KUL

    2h 40m

    23:40

    BKI

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  3. FY2530

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    06:50

    KUL

    2h 40m

    09:30

    BKI

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  4. AK5106

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    08:00

    KUL

    2h 30m

    10:30

    BKI

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  5. AK5136

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    09:15

    KUL

    2h 40m

    11:55

    BKI

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  6. AK5110

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    10:35

    KUL

    2h 40m

    13:15

    BKI

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  7. AK5104

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    07:00

    KUL

    2h 35m

    09:35

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5133

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    15:10

    KUL

    2h 35m

    17:45

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5142

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    17:30

    KUL

    2h 35m

    20:05

    BKI

    - M - W T F S
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  10. AK5140

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    11:45

    KUL

    2h 35m

    14:20

    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 distance1,632.67 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceRs 15,566
Cheapest return ticket priceRs 35,892

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 23 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 06:00, and the last departs at 22:00, with about 22 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 Rs 36,720 in September, 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 Rs 15,566, and round-trip fares start from Rs 35,892. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 18 minutes, and around 147 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 Rs 33,736. 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 Rs 15,566. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 107 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.