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$42+ Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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KUL — BKI
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday 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 July 25, 2024.

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

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Kota Kinabalu. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 34% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $92 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $133.

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

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $93 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $52. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to BKI?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/266:55 amKUL - BKI
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2911:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$206
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/266:35 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2911:10 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$210
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/258:25 amKUL - BKI
2 stops31h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/319:30 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop25h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/269:45 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/2911:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/25$221
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/266:35 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop14h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/2911:10 pmBKI - KUL
2 stops24h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 7/25$223
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2611:00 pmKUL - BKI
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2911:10 pmBKI - KUL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/55:35 pmKUL - BKI
2 stops26h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 8/71:40 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop27h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$288
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 7/252:20 amKUL - BKI
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2911:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$378
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2512:05 amKUL - BKI
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/3111:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$438

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kuala Lumpur Intl and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/510:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/94:15 pmBKI - KUL
2 stops6h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$194
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/298:40 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 1/177:20 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$195
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 9/712:30 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop4h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 9/912:40 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop4h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/266:55 amKUL - BKI
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2911:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$206
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/266:35 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2911:10 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$210
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/115:35 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop7h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 10/1412:40 pmBKI - KUL
2 stops31h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/24$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/258:25 amKUL - BKI
2 stops31h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/319:30 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop25h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/269:45 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/2911:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/25$221
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/266:35 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop14h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/2911:10 pmBKI - KUL
2 stops24h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 7/25$223

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:00 amKUL - BKI
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/117:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/3110:20 amKUL - BKI
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3111:10 pmBKI - KUL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 7/3011:40 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Fri 8/211:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/23$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/3110:20 amKUL - BKI
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3111:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/13:30 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Thu 8/110:10 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/24$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/112:30 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop4h 30mAirAsia
Thu 8/110:10 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/24$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/316:05 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Wed 7/3110:15 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/24$154
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/410:00 amKUL - BKI
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/165:20 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$159
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/49:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 8/1610:25 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/23$167

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl

Search for one-way flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Users can also find round-trip Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights by using the search form above.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 11/710:15 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/24$42
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/46:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 7/24$45
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 11/712:30 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$50
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/94:55 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop5h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 7/24$52
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/139:00 amKUL - BKI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$53
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/227:30 amKUL - BKI
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$55
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 9/47:55 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/24$56
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/1311:20 pmKUL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 7/25$57
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Tue 8/1310:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/25$58

Find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/5

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/8

Nonstop2h 40m

$59

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/4

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/7

Nonstop2h 40m

$72

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/1

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/1

Nonstop2h 40m

$73

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/4

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/9

Nonstop2h 40m

$76

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/11

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/14

Nonstop2h 40m

$83

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops9h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/28

1 stop4h 55m

$86

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/7

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/12

Nonstop2h 35m

$106

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/3

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/6

Nonstop2h 35m

$112

Kuala Lumpur IntlKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/8

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/14

1 stop14h 20m

$125

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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 round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on July 23, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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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 round-trip from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Batik Air, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

China Southern
8.0
Very good
187 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
344 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
66 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,092 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. 5 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 55 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day.

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    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Batik Air for just $59, but on average you can expect to pay $90.

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    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is less than $97.

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    There are currently 20+ open flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on average per day?

    24 flight departures from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 4% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 8% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 88% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    A quick flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu can take about 2h 40m. Batik Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $59. The distance between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu is about 1017 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Batik Air is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $59. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Thai Lion Air and AirAsia, with the lowest prices starting at $73 and $106, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Malaysia Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $42. Batik Air flights start at $45 while deals on AirAsia start at $52 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing AirAsia X (90%), Singapore Airlines (76%) or Oman Air (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $26. While the most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu) can be booked for $67 on average our data indicates $64 when flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What does KUL to BKI mean?

    This is defined as Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like Kota Kinabalu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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    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.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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  • How recently were the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you may want to consider flying on AirAsia, AirAsia X or Malaysia Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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AirAsia XCheapest$49Average$71FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Batik AirCheapest$54Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
MYAirlineCheapest$55Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirAsiaCheapest$62Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$65Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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