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$51+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — KUL
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 4, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/7

10:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Kuching

Thu 1/14

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$127

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/25

2:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Kuching

Sat 9/26

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$153
Quickest round-trip

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 10/17

3:10 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$159

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/16

10:30 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/5

7:15 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$188

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/13

7:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/15

12:15 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$234

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/23

3:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/2

7:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$297

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/28

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

Kuching

Sat 10/31

6:50 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$308

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/9

7:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/14

9:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$316

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/7

3:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/11

9:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$322

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/23

7:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/28

12:15 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$338

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (average of $77). Flying from Kota Kinabalu in July will prove the most costly (average of $169). 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
Batik Air
Batik Air
From $76
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $44
Philippines AirAsia
Philippines AirAsia
From $107

What are popular destinations to fly to from Kota Kinabalu?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Kota Kinabalu everyday are: Kuala Lumpur (482 flights per day), Seoul (54 flights per day), and Shanghai (54 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $60
Tawau
Tawau
From $26
Sandakan
Sandakan
From $27
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
From $195

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 $26. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Tawau
Tawau
From $26
Sandakan
Sandakan
From $27
Miri
Miri
From $34
Kuching
Kuching
From $36

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 84 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.

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 August 1, 2026.

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

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 August 4, 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, andBatik 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
314 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
314 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
234 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
85 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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 August 4, 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, Tawau. Throughout the year, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Kuching, Guangzhou 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 $26 to Tawau (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $151 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, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines have the cheapest prices from Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou Baiyun ($26), Firefly flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($32), and Malaysia Airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($44).

  • 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?

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