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Find cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from RM 156

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (BKI-KUL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:05 - 23:45BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
21:45 - 00:20KUL-BKI
2h 35mdirect
RM 313AirAsia
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Fri, 6 Sep - Thu, 26 Sep
22:00 - 00:35BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
20:10 - 22:50KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 317AirAsia
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
22:00 - 00:35BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
06:05 - 08:45KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 322AirAsia
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
10:00 - 12:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 351
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Fri, 27 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
22:40 - 01:15BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
22:00 - 00:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 355
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Tue, 4 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 535Batik Air
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
07:00 - 09:35BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
08:25 - 14:00KUL-BKI
5h 35m1 stop
RM 568Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 7 Jul - Thu, 11 Jul
21:45 - 00:25BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
19:55 - 22:40KUL-BKI
2h 45mdirect
RM 649Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
21:10 - 12:35BKI-SZB
15h 25m1 stop
06:40 - 20:10SZB-BKI
13h 30m1 stop
RM 658Firefly
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Tue, 6 Aug - Sat, 10 Aug
21:10 - 09:05BKI-SZB
11h 55m1 stop
20:50 - 10:20SZB-BKI
13h 30m1 stop
RM 677Firefly
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Fri, 27 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur cost RM 140 and was between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 237.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kuala Lumpur on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is October, where tickets cost RM 317 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is RM 611 and RM 568 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on AirAsia (RM 156) and Batik Air (RM 194). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on AirAsia (RM 313) and Batik Air (RM 535).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

AirAsia connects Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur with up to 11 flights per day. Malaysia Airlines also offers 11 flights per day, while Batik Air follows with 2 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. They are: AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with AirAsia at RM 174 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at AirAsia.

How many flights are there between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur per day?

Each day, there are between 24 and 28 nonstop flights that take off from Kota Kinabalu and land in Kuala Lumpur, with an average flight time of 2h 37m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Each week, there are 178 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 2h 30m.

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Cheapest flight

RM 156
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur was RM 33 for a one-way ticket and RM 66 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Saturday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Saturday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

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Book cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/5Mon
directAirAsia
2h 35mBKI-KUL
RM 156
18/5Sat
directAirAsia
2h 35mBKI-KUL
RM 161
16/5Thu
directBatik Air
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 194
1/6Sat
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 199
19/6Wed
directBatik Air
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 256
27/5Mon
1 stop
16h 30mBKI-KUL
RM 261
12/9Thu
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 265
16/5Thu
1 stop
12h 30mBKI-KUL
RM 275
6/8Tue
1 stopFirefly
10h 45mBKI-SZB
RM 332
5/9Thu
1 stopFirefly
8h 00mBKI-SZB
RM 351

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Last minute flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stop
11h 25mBKI-KUL
17/5Fri
direct
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 530
11/5Sat
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
16/5Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
5h 45mKUL-BKI
RM 549
10/5Fri
multi-stopAirAsia
7h 45mBKI-KUL
13/5Mon
directAirAsia
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 568
11/5Sat
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
10h 20mBKI-KUL
15/5Wed
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 573
9/5Thu
multi-stop
4h 15mBKI-KUL
10/5Fri
direct
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 578
10/5Fri
direct
2h 40mBKI-KUL
12/5Sun
multi-stop
4h 20mKUL-BKI
RM 587
9/5Thu
multi-stopFirefly
12h 35mBKI-SZB
12/5Sun
multi-stopFirefly
13h 30mSZB-BKI
RM 1,170
13/5Mon
multi-stopFirefly
12h 50mBKI-SZB
18/5Sat
multi-stopFirefly
13h 05mSZB-BKI
RM 1,355
12/5Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
21h 40mBKI-KUL
15/5Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
16h 00mKUL-BKI
RM 17,677
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
21h 40mBKI-KUL
15/5Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
16h 00mKUL-BKI
RM 17,999

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Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Flights

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Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu

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