RM 280 Find Cheap Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 11:00
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 20:50.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

A direct flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 50m, covering 2,809 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 488 to RM 803, with an average of RM 605 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 488 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the RM 605 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 430 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with RM 603 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 55–RM 406 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Firefly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 371.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 162 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• MKAZ
• Suria Car Rental

Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Kota Kinabalu route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 576 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 650, a difference of RM 73.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 26m, compared to 7h 34m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 9h 01m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.