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Find cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from RM 99

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.
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How much is the cheapest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
07:35 - 02:20PEN-BKI
5h 45m1 stop
16:10 - 19:00BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 268Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jan - Fri, 12 Jan
02:05 - 17:55PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
16:10 - 19:00BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 287Firefly
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Fri, 12 Jan - Fri, 12 Jan
02:05 - 17:55PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
16:10 - 19:00BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 292Firefly
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Sat, 10 Feb - Sun, 25 Feb
07:35 - 08:55PEN-BKI
12h 20m1 stop
12:20 - 15:10BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 320Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 25 Nov - Sat, 2 Dec
02:05 - 17:55PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
12:20 - 15:10BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 324Firefly
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Sun, 26 Nov - Sat, 2 Dec
02:05 - 17:55PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
12:20 - 15:10BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 329Firefly
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Sat, 25 Nov - Sat, 2 Dec
03:25 - 06:10PEN-BKI
13h 45m1 stop
12:20 - 15:10BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 334Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 20 Feb - Sat, 24 Feb
03:45 - 08:40PEN-BKI
16h 55m1 stop
01:20 - 20:20BKI-PEN
19h 00m1 stop
RM 423Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 28 Oct - Sat, 4 Nov
03:25 - 06:10PEN-BKI
13h 45m1 stop
02:20 - 16:55BKI-PEN
14h 35m1 stop
RM 428Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 20 Feb - Sat, 24 Feb
08:00 - 04:10PEN-BKI
7h 10m1 stop
08:25 - 13:35BKI-PEN
5h 10m1 stop
RM 1,622AirAsia
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Sat, 16 Dec - Fri, 22 Dec

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Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Penang

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 191 or less one-way and RM 299 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu was found, on average, 88 days before departure.
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is November.
  • Morning departure is around 39% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

  • How long does a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu take?

    The average direct flight takes 2h 50m, covering a distance of 2,809 km.

  • How many flights are there between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

    There are 36 (direct) flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu per week, averaging 5 per day.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Kota Kinabalu from Penang were found on Firefly (RM 99) and Scoot (RM 179), and the lowest return tickets were found on Firefly (RM 287) and Malaysia Airlines (RM 423).

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Kota Kinabalu on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    When flying out of Penang you will be using Penang Intl. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu, also known as Kota Kinabalu.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    The earliest flight leaves Penang at 07:05 and lands in Kota Kinabalu at 09:55.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    The last flight leaves Penang at 17:30 and lands in Kota Kinabalu at 20:20.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

    Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines operate direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of RM 424 and an overall rating of 7.6, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 609 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu due to COVID-19?

    Firefly and Malaysia Airlines have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Penang is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Penang with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Penang up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Penang to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7.6
FireflyOverall score based on 39 reviews
81crew
72food
79overall
66entertainment
78boarding
77comfort
Airline reviews

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

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It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

Pros: "Check in and immigration was quick. Flight was on time"
Cons: "Even though there plenty of seats available, the auto seat allocation put another passenger next to me."
Pros: "None"
Cons: "Flight delayed 1 hour and 50 minutes. Even my inbound flight also delayed one hour."
Pros: "Flight was on time, friendly attendants."
Cons: "Check-in took forever, another line should have been opened. Very little legroom on the plane."
Pros: "Very always at check in but all very relaxed. Only gave 3 for food as we'd asked for pot noodle (Rm3) only to be told they had no hot water. Not serious & we didn't use their entertainment. Otherwise all good & would recommend"
Pros: "Ease of boarding and disembarkation T2 arrival in SIN Online check in"
Cons: "Needed to re check in in SIN, even on a same day flight Flight was late for both sectors SZB-SIN-SZB"
Pros: "The staff has no personality and no working knowledge of how customer service is supposed to be. I booked this as Malaysia Airlines and even though it's operated by Firefly, it should've recognized my priority status with OneWorld."
Pros: "There was one local manager who smiled a lot and tried to promise things that it turned out he wasn't allowed to promise while his airline was screwing me."
Cons: "International travelers, check and recheck your flight. Firefly canceled my flight "several weeks ago", according to them, didn't notify me by phone or email despite the fact that they admitted they had both on file, didn't refund the money to my credit card until the day before departure so i had no idea of the change, and then provided no help whatsoever when i arrived at the airport and the flight didn't exist anymore."
Pros: "Everything was smooth and easy. Check-in line was short, the whole airport experience was quick and easy. Flight was smooth, comfortable, staff was so friendly. When I checked in for my flight in Penang, the girl who helped me, Kay, was the most friendly help I've ever had.. She offered me a great seat and was patient and friendly when I requested to be moved around. She made conversation while we waited for the system to finish, and had a huge smile the whole time. She set the time for the whole airport and flight experience, and had me smiling the rest of the day. If there's a way to tell her bosses - she is a gem, hang on to her! I'm looking forward to my next trip on firefly!"
Cons: "Boarding was delayed a bit, but flight took off within a few minutes of schedule, so no real problem!"
Pros: "the flight attendant on board was lively in making announcements!"
Cons: "Flight was first brought forward by 30 mins. Arrived on time at the gate, but actually it's delayed by 15 mins from the original time. So in total delayed about 50 mins from brought forward time. NO ground staff at the gate bothers to inform us. Flight status screen shows "Callng", when approached, ground staff just replied "not yet" in a bad manner. Terrible ground service."

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

Pros: "A nice experience overall. Flight was quiet so plenty of personal space."
Pros: "The crew are ok. They should find jobs with other, better airlines."
Cons: "Flight delayed on both legs. Delay management horrible, call centre was worse."
Pros: "Average flight"
Cons: "Changed the time of my flight early by more than 2 hours, with no communication. I therefore missed the flight. I was informed there was a flight that evening but they refused to move me as I had booked through an agent. Waited more than 6 hoursnin the airport for next flight and was offered only a meal voucher worth £4. Later flight was delayed, resulting in me missing my friends pre wedding henna party and arriving more than 8 hours late. Not a single apology given!"
Pros: "Except for a 1-hour delay, overall the flight was good, smooth and enjoyable. Loved the inflight meal. For the price we paid we got meal and 30kg baggage allowance, we thought that was just value for money. And they departed from KLIA and not klia2 which is more convenient."
Cons: "Flight wasn't on time to and from HKG."
Pros: "The staff were very kind, the seat had a great amount of leg room."
Cons: "There was no alcohol on the flight."
Pros: "Crews are nice."
Cons: "Seems like Malindo is starting to degrading the service quality. The flight I took before: they change the airplane to batik which was worse with no entertainment, smaller seat pitch, etc. I book Malindo for a reason and paid for what expected using Malindo!! If they had to change the plane they should've given better one or given back compensation to passengers! Now this flight, they didn't activate the entertainment till way later and turned off way too early. They didn't give any earphone as supposed to. Malindo's service has become bad."

Flew business class. Our luggage was the last to arrive at the belt; 15 minutes after the last bag. Sigh.

Cons: "The selection was rather dated as I travel very frequently I noticed it. Otherwise it would probably be fine for most"
Pros: "Our luggage missed the connection but the situation was well handled"
Cons: "Entertainment"
Pros: "First time on Malaysian. At least we didn’t disappear. All was okay except for the meal on the flight to Saigon. I’m not one to complain about airline food but the “meal” served was execrable, possibly the worst in 65 years of flying. And no alcohol on an international flight was niggardly in my estimation.. The flight from Penang to KL they had the cheek to serve a tiny cup of fake orange juice. I will avoid Malaysian in the future."
Cons: "Please see what above."
Cons: "very delayed flight in addition slow flying what should have taken 52 minutes ended 1 hour 20 min to add to that poor cabin crew management of Business Class disembarking excruciating slowly added another delay of 20 minutes!"
Cons: "I paid more than 1500 ringgit for the bags, although the booking of the trip was comprehensive. Unfortunately the site disappointed me"
Cons: "I was incorrectly charged credit card fees by BudgetAir as I paid via debit card and they never replied to my emails or answered the phone. This caused stress as my bank account went overdrawn. Cannot recommend BudgetAir at all. Appalling lack of customer service. Avoid like the plague!"
Pros: "Window seat was good for enjoy very wonderful outside view."
Pros: "Smooth process all the way from check in to seating to disembarkation"
Cons: "none"
Pros: "There was a hot meal on this 1.5 hour hop from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching"
Cons: "The seats on the 737-800 have quite limited legroom"

The crew is good, but the flight delayed and there is two passengers keep talking during the flight

Pros: "No and No! Seat was cramped. Crew was ok"
Cons: "If they weren’t always on the PA. I was trying to read and someone was always talking"
Cons: "The AC created so much smoke that I couldn’t see the stewardess during the safety instructions"
Pros: "Smooth check in"
Cons: "That the in-flight wifi really is free instead of making the passengers to pay"
Pros: "Very good for the price I paid"
Cons: "Somehow I couldn't check in online, or at the kiosk. There was only 2 check-in desk for domestic flights in KLIA2. Long lines and waited 20 minutes. Thankfully the staff at the counter allowed me to check in, despite having only 50 minutes to spare."
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "No room for legs Flight was delayed without any information at the gate My wife was at a differtn row even if there was a free seat next to me. I had to pay to next to her during check-in."
Pros: "Old and worn out"
Cons: "Food is not appetizing. There were only meat or chicken to choose from. Need to have an option for fruits only."
Pros: "The customer service representatives were very cordial"
Cons: "My bag was sent to Kuala Lumpur for no reason. I checked in with plenty of time and when I arrived in Singapore I was advised that not only could they not call to Panang to inquire about my bag -it had to be arranged through email but also bags aren’t destination scanned! I work for United airlines and it seems primitive not to know where a bag is in today’s day and age. The following day, knowing that I was departing back to the United States miraculously my bag showed up at the airport the same time as my minimum required check in time."
Pros: "Fares. Schedules. Destinations. More than you might expect for a low cost airline."
Cons: "I got what I paid for."
Pros: "Delayed in departures for 30 mins but arrived only by 5 mins late"
Cons: "In the Ramadan month, on board the plan just when time for breaking fast, a small glass of plain water to be given free for passengers on the flight at that time would be a thoughtful gesture"

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/3Sun
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 99
24/1Wed
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 118
24/10Tue
1 stopScoot
21h 40mPEN-BKI
RM 179
16/11Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
10h 45mPEN-BKI
RM 193
28/10Sat
1 stopScoot
21h 35mPEN-BKI
RM 212
12/12Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
10h 45mPEN-BKI
RM 216
23/1Tue
1 stopMYAirline
6h 25mPEN-BKI
RM 221
27/1Sat
1 stopMYAirline
6h 25mPEN-BKI
RM 235
14/10Sat
1 stopAirAsia
5h 55mPEN-BKI
RM 273
25/10Wed
2 stopsAirAsia
9h 55mPEN-BKI
RM 404

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Last minute flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/9Sat
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
3/10Tue
directFirefly
2h 50mBKI-PEN
RM 743
30/9Sat
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
19h 20mPEN-BKI
3/10Tue
directMultiple Airlines
2h 50mBKI-PEN
RM 861
29/9Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
9h 35mPEN-BKI
1/10Sun
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
13h 45mBKI-PEN
RM 1,044
29/9Fri
directMultiple Airlines
2h 50mPEN-BKI
1/10Sun
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
13h 45mBKI-PEN
RM 1,161
29/9Fri
multi-stopAirAsia
6h 20mPEN-BKI
1/10Sun
multi-stopAirAsia
26h 00mBKI-PEN
RM 1,331
30/9Sat
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
19h 20mPEN-BKI
3/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
10h 55mBKI-PEN
RM 1,439
29/9Fri
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
1/10Sun
directFirefly
2h 50mBKI-PEN
RM 1,538
30/9Sat
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
9h 25mPEN-BKI
2/10Mon
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
19h 30mBKI-PEN
RM 8,967

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Penang - Kota Kinabalu Flights

Departure:

Penang (PEN)Malaysia

Destination:

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Malaysia

Return flight deals:

Kota Kinabalu - Penang

Cabin classes:

RM 230

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