Good to know - Cheap tickets Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
| Cheapest flight found | $28 |
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| Minimal flight time | 2h 30m |
| Flight distance | 1622 km |
| Most popular airline | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) |
Airfare Kuala Lumpur – Kota Kinabalu by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Kuala Lumpur – Kota Kinabalu costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 06:00 | 08:35 | fri | AK5108 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 35m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 06:05 | 08:40 | daily | AK5108 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 35m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 06:50 | 09:25 | daily | AK5104 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 35m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 06:50 | 09:30 | thu, sun | FY2530 | Firefly | 2h 40m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:20 | 09:55 | tue, wed, thu | AK5108 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 35m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:30 | 10:10 | fri | AK5106 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 40m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:35 | 10:10 | tue, thu | AK5104 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 35m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:35 | 10:05 | fri, sun | AK5106 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 30m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 10:35 | daily | OD1012 | Batik Air Malaysia | 2h 35m | Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 10:30 | daily | AK5106 | AirAsia (Puregold Livery) | 2h 30m | Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kota Kinabalu International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
Flight Kuala Lumpur – Kota Kinabalu is served by 6 airlines. 5 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in the last 48 hours
Dynamics airfare Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
The graph shows that booking flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu is best planned for January and flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur in the month of October.
Flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
The selection of cheap flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu from $28 and Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur from $8.
The price of the flight Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) — Kuala Lumpur from $8 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) — Kuala Lumpur $136 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Kuala Lumpur
- IATA code of the city of origin: KUL
- Departure airports: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
- Departure country: Malaysia
- Destination city: Kota Kinabalu
- IATA code of the destination city: BKI
- Destination airports: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Destination country: Malaysia
Low cost flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu (KUL — BKI)
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu 1008 miles (or 1622 kilometres).
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 2h 30m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu with several airlines (include AirAsia (Puregold Livery), Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $8 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $28
Routes from nearby cities to Kota Kinabalu
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Kota Kinabalu is from Singapore. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Penang from $33. The nearest airports from Kuala Lumpur with a flight to Kota Kinabalu are in Kuala Terengganu.
Popular International routes from Kuala Lumpur
Popular routes from Kota Kinabalu
If you are going to fly from Kota Kinabalu, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Kota Kinabalu:
Popular domestic routes from Kuala Lumpur
FAQ about Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
Are there any direct flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, they do: AK5108, AK5104, FY2530, AK5106, OD1012, MH2612, AK5110, AK5136, MH2610, AK5112, OD1004, FY2552, MH2646, MH6106, AK5140, MH7404, FY2532, AK5138, MH2614, AK5133, MH2616, OD1008, AK5116, MH2640, FY2534, AK5142, AK5114, MH2638, AK5118, MH2624, OD1006, AK5130, MH2606, AK5124, MH2628, MH2626, AK5120
Can we fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, you can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Kuala Lumpur has 2 airports (Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) for flights. AirAsia (Puregold Livery), Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines depart from Kuala Lumpur on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through China Southern Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air.
How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
A direct flight lasts an average of 2h 30m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 1622 km.
How much do flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu cost?
The price of flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu starts from $28.
What days does the plane fly Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu?
Planes fly Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
In Kuala Lumpur — Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. In Kota Kinabalu — Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The following flights fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu: AK5108, AK5108, AK5104, FY2530, AK5108, AK5106, AK5104, AK5106, OD1012, AK5106, AK5106, OD1012, MH2612, AK5110, MH2612, MH2612, AK5136, AK5110, AK5110, AK5136, MH2610, AK5136, AK5136, AK5112, OD1004, OD1004, AK5112, AK5112, FY2552, AK5112, MH2646, MH6106, AK5112, MH2646, AK5112, AK5112, AK5112, FY2552, FY2552, MH2646, AK5140, AK5140, AK5140, MH7404, OD1004, OD1004, OD1004, OD1004, FY2532, AK5140, AK5140, MH2646, AK5112, AK5138, OD1004, OD1004, AK5138, AK5138, OD1004, MH2614, FY2552, AK5104, AK5138, MH2614, OD1004, OD1004, AK5138, OD1004, AK5133, OD1004, OD1004, AK5133, AK5138, FY2552, AK5138, AK5133, MH7404, AK5138, AK5133, AK5106, AK5140, MH2616, OD1008, OD1008, OD1008, AK5133, AK5116, AK5116, AK5116, FY2552, AK5110, AK5116, AK5116, AK5133, OD1008, AK5133, AK5133, AK5133, AK5116, FY2552, AK5116, MH2640, AK5116, AK5133, AK5116, AK5133, AK5133, AK5133, FY2552, AK5116, FY2552, AK5116, AK5133, AK5133, AK5133, FY2534, AK5142, AK5133, FY2552, AK5133, AK5114, FY2534, FY2552, AK5114, MH2638, AK5138, AK5118, AK5118, MH2638, AK5118, MH2624, OD1006, AK5118, AK5118, AK5118, AK5118, MH2638, OD1006, AK5130, AK5130, AK5130, AK5118, MH2638, AK5130, AK5138, AK5138, AK5138, MH2606, AK5138, MH2606, MH2606, MH2638, AK5130, AK5130, AK5124, AK5124, FY2552, AK5124, AK5124, FY2534, AK5124, MH2628, AK5133, AK5124, MH2626, OD1008, OD1008, AK5120
What month is the cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
High season is considered to be September and the cheapest month is January. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The following airlines have direct flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia (Puregold Livery), Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
All the following airlines flights Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia (Puregold Livery), Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern Airlines, Firefly, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air.