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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 512 return, compared with RM 669 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 30–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Scoot. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Kuching (KCH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 491 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 539, a difference of RM 49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 12:00
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 43% above the route average of RM 522. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 20m, covering 2,338 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 313.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuching (KCH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 17m, compared to 10h 14m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 17h 09m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
· keddy by Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· KK Rent A Car
· Hertz

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 386 to RM 728, with an average of RM 522 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 386 counts as a good deal.