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$28+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — KUL
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$17

Cheapest round-trip flight

$66

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

$27 or less

Good one-way deal

$19 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu is currently to Tawau.
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The cheapest round-trip 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 $87).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Kota Kinabalu (average round-trip price of $88).
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 10/306:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
lun. 11/36:50 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 9/16$65
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/3110:55 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
vie. 11/76:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 9/15$68
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/68:50 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
mié. 2/116:50 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/16$72
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
vie. 11/218:50 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
dom. 11/236:50 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 9/17$75
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/235:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
sáb. 10/2510:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/16$77
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 1/302:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
mar. 2/32:25 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/15$78
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb. 12/138:20 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
mié. 12/1712:35 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 9/16$83
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
vie. 11/145:10 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/176:50 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$87
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Batik Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/37:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
lun. 10/67:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 9/17$99
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/316:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/77:00 amKCH - BKI
2 stops6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$127
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Batik Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2711:45 amBKI - KCH
1 stop23h 05mBatik Air
lun. 9/297:55 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop14h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 9/15$226
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/275:20 amBKI - KCH
1 stop27h 05mMalaysia Airlines
lun. 9/2910:55 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/15$228

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 septiembre 17, 2025. 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 KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 10/30

6:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun. 11/3

6:50 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$65

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 10/31

10:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Kuching

vie. 11/7

6:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

$71

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 2/6

8:50 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 2/11

6:50 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$72

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 10/23

10:20 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb. 10/25

6:55 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$77

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 10/25

12:40 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar. 10/28

11:15 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$77

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 11/8

1:00 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

vie. 11/14

10:15 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$77

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

mié. 12/10

7:05 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb. 12/13

10:15 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$77

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 11/21

5:20 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun. 11/24

7:40 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$77

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 10/31

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Kuching

vie. 11/7

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$127

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 9/27

11:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

Kuching

lun. 9/29

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 40m

$226

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu

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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 September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 82 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $28). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in September 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Kota Kinabalu would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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 $61
Batik Air
Batik Air
From $28
Firefly
Firefly
From $24

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (623 flights per day), Tawau (69 flights per day), and Kuching (35 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $43
Tawau
Tawau
From $17
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $61
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From $132

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Kota Kinabalu is Tawau, with prices starting at $17. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Tawau
Tawau
From $17
Sandakan
Sandakan
From $19
Kuching
Kuching
From $21
Miri
Miri
From $23

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 septiembre 17, 2025. 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
278 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
6.8
Okay
216 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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.

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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

  • 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 $17 to Tawau (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $173 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 Firefly, AirAsia, and Batik Air have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching ($24), AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($26), and Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($28).

  • 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $955
    Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport starting at $1,866

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

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu. At this moment in time September 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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