฿1,174 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 ฿1,174 for one-way flights and ฿2,349 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Sun, 21 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,349 Return, found 3 days ago
฿2,349
Return
found 3 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sun, 21 Jun from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 25 Jun, priced at ฿2,349 found 3 days ago
AirAsia
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,354 Return, found 2 days ago
฿2,354
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Fri, 9 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 11 Jan, priced at ฿2,354 found 2 days ago
AirAsia
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,357 Return, found 3 hours ago
฿2,357
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at ฿2,357 found 3 hours ago
AirAsia
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,365 Return, found 1 day ago
฿2,365
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Thu, 8 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Mon, 12 Oct, priced at ฿2,365 found 1 day ago
AirAsia
Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,495 Return, found 5 days ago
฿2,495
Return
found 5 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 5 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 16 Oct, priced at ฿2,495 found 5 days ago
AirAsia
Mon, 8 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,496 Return, found 6 days ago
฿2,496
Return
found 6 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 11 Dec, priced at ฿2,496 found 6 days ago
AirAsia
Mon, 8 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,504 Return, found 6 days ago
฿2,504
Return
found 6 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 11 Dec, priced at ฿2,504 found 6 days ago
Batik air
Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿3,220 Return, found 8 hours ago
฿3,220
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at ฿3,220 found 8 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿3,630 Return, found 2 days ago
฿3,630
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at ฿3,630 found 2 days ago
Firefly
Mon, 29 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿7,062 Return, found 14 hours ago
฿7,062
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Mon, 29 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 1 Jan, priced at ฿7,062 found 14 hours ago

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

July is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿1,719 - ฿3,123 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kota Kinabalu Intl. BKI. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 9 minutes. Flights from ฿5,130
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre9 min
Flights from ฿5,130
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu route information
Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Airlines serving
Batik air , Firefly, Malaysia Airlines
Return price
฿2,348
Distance
1619 km
Average flight time
2 hours 31 mins

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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 ฿2,349. 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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