RM 268 Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air
• Firefly

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Batik Air: 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 443 return and stopover options via Sibu (SBW) at RM 433.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 14–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur most commonly connect through:

• Sibu (SBW) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Miri (MYY) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) – 5% of one-stop connections

Sibu (SBW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 430 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 491, a difference of RM 61. 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 Kuala Lumpur route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 8%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Suria KLCC. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 07:55
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 01:30.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of RM 444. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur takes 2h 35m, covering 2,608 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 Kuala Lumpur are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 289, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Batik Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Malaysia Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Batik Air: 100% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 92% on time
• Firefly: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the 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 20m, compared to 4h 42m via Tawau (TWU) and 6h 17m via Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB).

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 83:

· Suria Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Agtran
· WAHDAH

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 358 to RM 602, with an average of RM 444 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 358 counts as a good deal.