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$39+ Cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu (JHB - BKI)

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JHB — BKI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Senai to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Senai (JHB) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$77
(AirAsia)

One-way from

$39
(AirAsia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$109

Good round-trip deal

$76 or less

Good one-way deal

$53 or less
From Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Senai to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 12/76:55 pmJHB - BKI
Nonstop2h 20mAirAsia
Thu 12/119:40 pmBKI - JHB
Nonstop2h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 6/10$77
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 11/27:25 pmJHB - BKI
1 stop5h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 11/85:20 amBKI - JHB
1 stop5h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/11$111
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 6/247:00 amJHB - BKI
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/107:15 amBKI - JHB
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$126
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/305:20 pmJHB - BKI
1 stop15h 55mFirefly
Sun 10/58:05 amBKI - JHB
1 stop7h 15mFirefly
Deal found 6/10$156
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/234:00 pmJHB - BKI
1 stop5h 30mBatik Air
Mon 8/257:00 amBKI - JHB
1 stop8h 00mBatik Air
Deal found 6/10$161

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Senai to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Senai

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Sun 12/7

6:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/11

9:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$77

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Sun 11/2

7:25 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/8

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 15m

$111

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Tue 6/24

7:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/10

7:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops27h 35m

$126

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Tue 9/30

5:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop15h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/5

8:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$156

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Sat 8/23

4:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/25

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$161

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Tue 7/29

6:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$39

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Tue 7/29

5:10 pm-11:45 am

2 stops18h 35m

$110

Johor BahruKota Kinabalu

JHB - BKI

JHBBKI

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Fri 9/12

10:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops47h 55m

$160

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Senai to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Senai to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johor Bahru to 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 time of day to fly from JHB to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Senai 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Senai 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from JHB to BKI are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
263 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
6.6
Okay
208 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
72 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Senai to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl. Booking flights from Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Kota Kinabalu from 1 airline. 2h 20m is how long a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Within the past month, 65 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?

    Flying on AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $77. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, with the lowest prices starting at $111 and $156, respectively. AirAsia is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $39 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from $110 and Malaysia Airlines from $160 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $39. While the most popular route (Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for $66 on average our data indicates $70 when flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu.

  • 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 vacation 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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Top airline flying from Senai to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$76Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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