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$43+ Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH - 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KCH — BKI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/266:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Tue 12/3010:55 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 12/9$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:05 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 10mAirAsia
Sun 12/287:05 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 12/10$144
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/268:30 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Mon 12/294:55 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 12/10$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:40 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/288:15 amBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/262:30 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 12/2910:55 amBKI - KCH
1 stop3h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/10$166
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/209:00 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Fri 1/97:50 amBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 12/9$179
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:20 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 35mBatik Air
Mon 12/294:30 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop16h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 12/11$236
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Sun 12/286:45 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 12/10$237

Find flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuching (KCH) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$60
(AirAsia)

One-way from

$43
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$77

Good round-trip deal

$169 or less

Good one-way deal

$53 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuching 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Kuching

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Kota Kinabalu

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Depart

Return

Price

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/26

7:50 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$60

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Wed 1/14

10:35 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/15

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$78

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Tue 1/13

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/15

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$78

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Tue 1/13

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/21

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$78

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Thu 1/15

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/20

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$78

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sun 1/18

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/21

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$83

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Tue 1/13

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/19

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$83

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Wed 1/14

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/16

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$83

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 1/16

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/21

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$83

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 1/17

7:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/20

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$83

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Compare providers for flights from Kuching to 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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: When it comes to deals on Kuching-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Kuching-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kuching-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kuching-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kuching-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is 75 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of $20). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $39). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kuching 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 December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with AirAsia from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Related info for your journey

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

    Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching. Booking flights from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Kota Kinabalu from 2 different airlines. 1h 25m is how long a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Within the past month, 46 users have taken a look at flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in 1h 25m. Fly via AirAsia or Batik Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 498 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Firefly ($41), and AirAsia ($44) offers the cheapest pricing from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. You may be able to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Firefly, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $18. AirAsia flights start at $20 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $23 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia (62%), Firefly (50%) and Malaysia Airlines (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    While on average a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is generally $126, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $32. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuching - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay $44 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuching 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of $20). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $39). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kuching 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapest$41Average$53FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
AirAsiaCheapest$47Average$73FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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