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$34+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — KUL
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu

Discover essential information about flights departing from Kota Kinabalu, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Kota Kinabalu airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$39

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

$34 or less

Good one-way deal

$13 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (avg. price of $39).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average round-trip price of $78).
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:00 am
BKI
-
KCH
1 stop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/77:20 pm
KCH
-
BKI
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/310:55 pm
BKI
-
KCH
Nonstop1h 20m
AirAsia
Thu 4/3012:30 pm
KCH
-
BKI
1 stop19h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/19$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/89:55 am
BKI
-
KCH
1 stop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/157:20 pm
KCH
-
BKI
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$71
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/126:00 am
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Sun 6/149:15 am
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/20$74
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/310:50 pm
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Fri 2/610:45 pm
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/20$76
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:30 pm
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Sat 2/2810:45 pm
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/21$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/49:55 am
BKI
-
KCH
1 stop4h 00m
AirAsia
Sat 2/79:35 am
KCH
-
BKI
1 stop4h 20m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/21$83
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/711:25 pm
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
AirAsia
Sat 3/1410:45 pm
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/20$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:00 am
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1410:45 pm
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$94
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/35:00 pm
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop4h 40m
Batik Air
Fri 2/67:45 pm
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 1/20$95
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/87:05 am
BKI
-
KCH
1 stop10h 40m
AirAsia
Sun 3/157:00 am
KCH
-
BKI
1 stop6h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/21$96
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/74:25 pm
BKI
-
KUL
1 stop6h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 2/109:55 am
KUL
-
BKI
1 stop6h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/20$96

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Kota Kinabalu that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on January 21, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

Kuching

Sat 2/7

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$63

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

9:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Kuching

Sun 3/15

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$71

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/12

6:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/14

9:15 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$74

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/3

10:50 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 2/6

10:45 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$76

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/10

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$76

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/10

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$76

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/16

8:30 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/28

10:45 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$81

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/4

9:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Kuching

Sat 2/7

9:35 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$83

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/14

10:45 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$90

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/27

10:10 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/28

7:25 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$94

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Compare providers for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kota Kinabalu in January
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu, Mytrip has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as Mytrip about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Kota Kinabalu made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate Mytrip the highest out of those offering flight deals from Kota Kinabalu. Mytrip has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Kota Kinabalu. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu

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Estimated round-trip price
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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $41). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in January will prove the most costly (average of $59). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?

For flights departing from Kota Kinabalu check dates and pricing for the following: AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From $26
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $48
Batik Air
Batik Air
From $30
China Southern
China Southern
From $168

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (616 flights per day), Seoul (76 flights per day), and Tawau (65 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $39
Kuching
Kuching
From $27
Sandakan
Sandakan
From $12
Seoul
Seoul
From $115

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Sandakan, with prices starting at $12. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sandakan
Sandakan
From $12
Miri
Miri
From $13
Tawau
Tawau
From $14
Kuching
Kuching
From $27

Airline reviews for flights from Kota Kinabalu

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Kota Kinabalu travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on January 21, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Kota Kinabalu. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Kota Kinabalu are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Sandakan. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Penang are some of the top choices made by users flying from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Kota Kinabalu for as low as $12 to Sandakan (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $202 to fly from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that AirAsia, Batik Air, and Firefly have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($26), Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($30), and Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($32).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Kota Kinabalu?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Kota Kinabalu we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport starting at $1,866

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

    April is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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