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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Starting at PKR 8,709

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Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Firefly
From PKR 11,442
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
From PKR 11,755
AirAsia X Berhad
From PKR 12,301
Malaysia Airlines
From PKR 15,894
Batik Air Malaysia
From PKR 17,378
Royal Brunei Airlines
From PKR 35,147
China Southern Airlines
From PKR 92,475
Singapore Airlines
From PKR 147,225
Sichuan Airlines
From PKR 189,167
Philippine Airlines
From PKR 538,642
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Alternative Routes from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Cheapest
    AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
    SZB
    20:30
    2h 30m
    Direct
    BKI
    23:00
    Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Tue, Nov 5AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
    PKR 9,138
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
    KUL
    23:15
    2h 35m
    Direct
    BKI
    01:50
    Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Sat, Nov 16AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
    PKR 11,755
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
    KUL
    23:15
    2h 35m
    Direct
    BKI
    01:50
    Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Sat, Nov 16AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
    PKR 11,755
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FAQ

  • 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 PKR 33,272.
  • 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 39 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • 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 Berhad (Malaysia), Turkish Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and Firefly.

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Flight Information from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest nonstop flight price

PKR 8,708

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

PKR 15,074

Off-season for travel

August

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

1,621.07 km

Average flight time

2 hours 39 minutes

Popular airline

AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)