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Find cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from RM 167

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (PEN-BKI)

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.
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10:15 - 13:05PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
07:20 - 10:00BKI-PEN
2h 40mdirect
RM 306AirAsia
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Mon, 5 Aug - Thu, 8 Aug
10:25 - 13:15PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
21:10 - 00:00BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 325
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Thu, 26 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
17:20 - 20:10PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
10:25 - 13:15BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 335Firefly
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Tue, 15 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct
17:20 - 20:10PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
14:25 - 17:15BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 344Firefly
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Mon, 14 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
17:20 - 20:10PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
07:10 - 09:50BKI-PEN
2h 40mdirect
RM 387
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Tue, 9 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
17:20 - 20:10PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
05:20 - 14:55BKI-PEN
9h 35m1 stop
RM 397
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Thu, 26 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
17:20 - 20:10PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
19:05 - 09:20BKI-PEN
14h 15m1 stop
RM 401
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Tue, 9 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
17:20 - 20:10PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
21:10 - 00:00BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 416Firefly
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Wed, 18 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
10:00 - 17:00PEN-BKI
7h 00m1 stop
07:00 - 14:55BKI-PEN
7h 55m1 stop
RM 425Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
15:30 - 21:00PEN-BKI
5h 30m1 stop
09:50 - 14:55BKI-PEN
5h 05m1 stop
RM 435Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 15 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct

Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
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, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu is January, where tickets cost RM 358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of tickets is RM 588 and RM 578 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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.
To get a below average price on the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Kota Kinabalu from Penang were found on Firefly (RM 167) and AirAsia (RM 210), and the lowest return tickets were found on AirAsia (RM 306) and Firefly (RM 335).

Which airlines fly direct between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. They are AirAsia and Firefly. The cheapest airline for this route is AirAsia, with the best one-way deal found costing RM 247. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Firefly.

How many flights are there between Penang and Kota Kinabalu per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Penang and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 2h 50m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Penang at 07:05 and will be landing in Kota Kinabalu at 09:55.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu jets off at 17:20 and lands at 20:10.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 167
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu was RM 35 for a one-way ticket and RM 64 for a return.

  • 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.

  • 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 470 and an overall rating of 7.9, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 709 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 173 or less one-way and RM 325 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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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. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
FireflyOverall score based on 24 reviews
7.4boarding
7.0food
7.9comfort
8.0crew
6.3entertainment
Airline reviews

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

2.0 MediocreDave, Jan 2024SIN - PEN
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Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

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.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

No recognition for one World Emerald member. I got row 1 in business class and it was pathetic. No leg space, cramped space, less recline

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

Air Asia’s standard has dropped tremendously post pandemic. The whole organisation feels ‘soul-less’

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

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.

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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.
15/8Thu
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 167
5/5Sun
directAirAsia
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 210
16/5Thu
1 stopAirAsia
15h 35mPEN-BKI
RM 220
16/5Thu
directAirAsia
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 225
15/8Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
4h 45mPEN-BKI
RM 234
28/4Sun
directAirAsia
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 239
3/5Fri
1 stopAirAsia
14h 05mPEN-BKI
RM 244
16/6Sun
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 253
15/8Thu
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
9h 10mPEN-BKI
RM 272
28/4Sun
1 stopBatik Air
4h 45mPEN-BKI
RM 311

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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 253