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

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 09:14
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:29.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching takes 1h 24m, covering 1,291 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 Kuching range from RM 263 to RM 502, with an average of RM 371 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 263 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the RM 371 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 367 return, compared with RM 470 via a stopover through Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Kuching flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 28–RM 244 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Kuching flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 418, which is 88% above the typical average for this route.

Kuching Airport (KCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis
• Agtran
• EPTA

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Kuching (KCH).

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 Kuching route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Miri (MYY) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Sibu (SBW) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 306 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 412, a difference of RM 106.

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 Kuching.

Flying via Sibu (SBW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 49m, compared to 5h 58m via Miri (MYY) and 12h 48m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

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.