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

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 11:30
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 420 to RM 758, with an average of RM 561 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 420 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the RM 561 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 553 return, compared with RM 741 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 32–RM 408 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.

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

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 448, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 70 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) 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 Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

Connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at RM 514 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 604, a difference of RM 90.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 25m, compared to 17h 09m 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.