What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of S$ 176. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 57m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 35m. Find deals

How popular is this Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Within the past month, 967 users have taken a look at flights from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines (S$ 72), and AirAsia (S$ 96) offers the cheapest pricing from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. Malaysia Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Users have found that booking a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu at least 30 days early can save you up to 31% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 30 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu for as little as S$ 136 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as S$ 177 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Kota Kinabalu from Johor Bahru average S$ 143. You can even find prices in July for less than S$ 143, as users have found deals to Kota Kinabalu from as low as S$ 90. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Johor Bahru. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

Can I find deals for flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Senai to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Senai 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or April, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Average price	S$ 168
Good round-trip deal	S$ 117 or less
Good one-way deal	S$ 77 or less

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu (average of S$ 91). Flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 200). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

215 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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How popular is this Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
Within the past month, 967 users have taken a look at flights from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines (S$ 72), and AirAsia (S$ 96) offers the cheapest pricing from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. Malaysia Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Senai to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Senai 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu (average of S$ 91). Flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 200). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Malaysia Airlines	CheapestS$ 72	AverageS$ 290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
AirAsia	CheapestS$ 96	AverageS$ 142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or April, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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