฿1,161 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿1,161 for one-way flights and ฿2,345 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,345 Return, found 1 day ago
฿2,345
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at ฿2,345 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,360 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿2,360
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 15 Jan, priced at ฿2,360 found 1 hour ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 1 Nov - Tue, 4 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,565 Return, found 6 days ago
฿2,565
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at ฿2,565 found 6 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,795 Return, found 6 days ago
฿2,795
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 31 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at ฿2,795 found 6 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 13 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,810 Return, found 1 day ago
฿2,810
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 13 Feb from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, 18 Feb, priced at ฿2,810 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 8 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,825 Return, found 12 hours ago
฿2,825
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, 8 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 16 Nov, priced at ฿2,825 found 12 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 26 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,875 Return, found 5 days ago
฿2,875
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, 26 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 30 Oct, priced at ฿2,875 found 5 days ago
AirAsia
Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿3,251 Return, found 1 day ago
฿3,251
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at ฿3,251 found 1 day ago
Batik air
Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿3,555 Return, found 4 days ago
฿3,555
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Mon, 29 Sep from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 14 Oct, priced at ฿3,555 found 4 days ago
Firefly
Thu, 21 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿5,831 Return, found 4 days ago
฿5,831
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Thu, 21 Aug from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, 23 Aug, priced at ฿5,831 found 4 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

July is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿1,740 - ฿2,558 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Airlines serving
Batik air , Malaysia Airlines
Return price
฿2,345
Distance
1619 km
Average flight time
2 hours 33 mins

Perfect flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Our flexible Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl. ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from ฿1,161 and roundtrip prices from ฿2,345. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
Based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) start from ฿2,345. Book now to score the best price for your big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for KUL to BKI flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from KUL to BKI?
With the average flight time between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport only 2 hours and 39 minutes, you'll be strolling around Kota Kinabalu in no time.
How far is the flight from KUL to BKI?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur Airport and BKI is 1,650 kilometres. Bring along a drink, a snack and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself entertained and the time will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from KUL to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
With 364 flights a month from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, AirAsia (AK) is an excellent choice. After some more options? Have a look at the ticket prices from Malaysia Airlines (MH). This carrier offers 304 flights a month between these destinations.
Are Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from KUL to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) emerging a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

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