Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 111 or less one-way and RM 235 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu was found, on average, 73 days before departure.
• Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is January.
• Morning departure is around 1% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
• If you would like to check your emails or surf the web, there is Wi-Fi available throughout Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Simply select Airport@Wifi on your device and enjoy surfing the web for free.
• For passengers who would like to pray after arriving, Muslim prayer rooms are available on Level 1 and Level 3 in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KUL).
• If your electronic devices are running low on battery upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, simply head to the charging point on Level 3 of the Public Concourse.

• Which parking options are available at Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

  For those who are being dropped off at the airport, you can use the Long-Term Car Park for free (up to 30 minutes) to set down, and from there you can take one of the regularly-running shuttle buses to the main terminal. If you’re driving to the airport and want to leave your car there for the duration of your trip, the car park costs RM 32 per day approx.

• How do I get from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the city?

  From the airport, you can take either a taxi or a bus to Kota Kinabalu. Taxis operate on a coupon system so you don’t have to worry about the meter during your trip. You can purchase a coupon at the desk on Level 1 for a set price of RM 30 approx. Alternatively, you can take the bus, with a one-way ticket costing RM 5 approx.

• What are the lounges like at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

  There are two Plaza Premium Lounges that you can access for a fee. The one for domestic flights is located in the domestic terminal near gate A10. Inside, you’ll find plenty of comfortable seating, good Wi-Fi, and complimentary food and drink. Shower facilities are also available. Prices start at RM 160 approx. for 2hr.

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

  A direct flight to Kota Kinabalu will take on average 2h 40m to travel the 1630 km flying distance from Kuala Lumpur Airport.

• How many flights are there between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu?

  There are 77 direct flights per day travelling from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu, for an average of 544 flights per week.

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

  In the last 3 days, AirAsia offered the best one-way deal for that route, at RM 360. KAYAK users also found Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu return flights on MYAirline from RM 741 and on AirAsia from RM 1,038.

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

  AirAsia (14 flights per day), Turkish Airlines (13 flights per day), and Malaysia Airlines (13 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

  When flying from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuala Lumpur Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

• Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

  Kuala Lumpur Airport airport is called Kuala Lumpur Intl and the only airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu.

• What’s the earliest departure time from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

  The earliest flight leaves Kuala Lumpur Airport at 06:20 and lands in Kota Kinabalu at 09:00.

• What’s the latest departure time from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

  The last flight leaves Kuala Lumpur Airport at 23:25 and lands in Kota Kinabalu at 02:05.

• Which airlines fly direct between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu?

  All the following airlines operate direct flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia, JAL, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, and MYAirline.

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

  The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

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

  oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

• On which days can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

  There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

• Which is the best airline for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, MYAirline or Batik Air?

  The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are MYAirline and Batik Air. With an average price for the route of RM 319 and an overall rating of 9.3, MYAirline is the most popular choice. Batik Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 551 and an overall rating of 7.3.

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu due to COVID-19?

  AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Confirm policies on booking site.

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

  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 Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

  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 Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur Airport with another airline.

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

  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 Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

• Which airlines apply social distancing measures on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu due to COVID-19?

  Batik Air does not allow booking a middle seat on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

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