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

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 07:56
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 02:01.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur takes 2h 36m, covering 2,608 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 Kuala Lumpur range from RM 380 to RM 664, with an average of RM 492 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 380 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the RM 492 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 355 return via Sibu (SBW), compared with RM 489 for direct.

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: 93% on time
• Firefly: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 15–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 15%, and Night flights for 11%.

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 Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• Thrifty

Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 46:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Europcar
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• R&R Rent A Car

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).

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 Kuala Lumpur route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Miri (MYY) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Sibu (SBW) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kuching (KCH) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 465 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 535, a difference of RM 69.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Tawau (TWU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 42m, compared to 6h 17m via Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and 6h 45m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Among airlines operating Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: 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.

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
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Batik Air: 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.