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Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru.

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

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.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 469 return, compared with RM 554 via a stopover through Kuching (KCH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 32–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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Kuching (KCH) – 11% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 441 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at RM 587, a difference of RM 146. 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 Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:47
• Latest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 19:47.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 58% above the route average of RM 479. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru takes 2h 17m, 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 Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 329, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru flights. 79% 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 5h 39m, compared to 9h 47m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport (JHB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 58 for economy cars. Top options include:
• R&R Rent A Car
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Suria Car Rental
• Quickdrive

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru range from RM 392 to RM 651, with an average of RM 479 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 392 counts as a good deal.