RM 264 Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:48
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:38.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

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

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru takes 2h 18m, 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 Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru range from RM 428 to RM 672, with an average of RM 513 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 428 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the RM 513 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 505 return, compared with RM 693 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru flights. 80% 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 406 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru 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 Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 293, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport (JHB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 154 for economy cars. Top options include:

• R&R Rent A Car
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Suria Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Quickdrive

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

Most connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 479 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 597, a difference of RM 118.

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 Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru.

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.