RM 257 Find Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur Subang to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 13:35
• Latest: departs at 12:10 and lands at 14:45.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 35m, covering 2,632 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 Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 413 to RM 720, with an average of RM 482 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 413 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the RM 482 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 482 return and stopover options via Singapore Changi (SIN) at RM 493.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 121–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Batik Air and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 297, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 163 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• MKAZ
• Suria Car Rental

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Penang Intl (PEN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at RM 444 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 542, a difference of RM 98.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Batik Air operates flights between Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 29m, compared to 11h 52m via Penang Intl (PEN) and 15h 11m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights:

• Batik Air: 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:

• 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.