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$38+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — KUL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 10/3111:30 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Mon 11/38:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 10/30$72
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/2010:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 11/237:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 10/29$73
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/2110:25 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 11/238:00 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 10/30$74
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2810:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sun 11/306:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 10/29$76
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/219:50 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Mon 11/245:20 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 10/29$78
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 10/317:00 amBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Tue 11/47:00 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 10/30$87
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/111:25 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 12/68:30 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 10/29$90
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/38:50 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Thu 11/65:30 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mFirefly
Deal found 10/30$103
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/2410:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Thu 11/276:05 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 10/30$110
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/1310:40 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Sat 12/207:35 pmKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 10/29$112
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/2611:25 pmBKI - KUL
Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia
Wed 12/318:30 amKUL - BKI
Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 10/30$119

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$70
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$38
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$97

Good round-trip deal

$85 or less

Good one-way deal

$51 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/1

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$70

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/27

10:40 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$72

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/21

9:50 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/23

7:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$73

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/20

10:40 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/23

7:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$73

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/17

10:25 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/20

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$73

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/3

6:50 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$88

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/1

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/6

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$90

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/5

11:25 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$91

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/24

10:40 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/27

6:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$110

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/30

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$44

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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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl in October.
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
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

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

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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $28). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $56). 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 BKI to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
220 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    If you book a flight to Kuala Lumpur Intl from Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Kota Kinabalu. There are 78 flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport will take you 9h 10m. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is about 1012 mi.

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

    Batik Air, at $28, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Firefly. Users have found that Batik Air is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Batik Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Firefly flights start at $59 while deals on AirAsia start at $64 one-way.

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

    Consider MAI (97%), Philippine Airlines (90%) or Oman Air (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $84 for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $42 while the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Intl) is currently priced at $81.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $28). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $56). 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 4 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapest$28Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirAsiaCheapest$48Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
FireflyCheapest$64Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$65Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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