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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

KUL — BKI
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

S$ 140

Good round-trip deal

S$ 79 or less

Good one-way deal

S$ 70 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of S$ 91). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 KUL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andBatik Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

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
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl; the airport handles an average of 79 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Kuala Lumpur Intl. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from S$ 19. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are AirAsia, from S$ 68, and Malaysia Airlines, from S$ 70. You may be able to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for 83% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on time: MAI (84%), Philippine Airlines (83%), British Airways (82%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of S$ 91). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Batik AirCheapestS$ 19AverageS$ 95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestS$ 68AverageS$ 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestS$ 70AverageS$ 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FireflyCheapestS$ 88AverageS$ 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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