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Find cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu from RM 95

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu departing on 16/5. 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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Cheap flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH-BKI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 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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23:05 - 00:35KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
23:10 - 00:35BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 191
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 9 Jun
18:05 - 19:35KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
21:00 - 22:25BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 196Firefly
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Sat, 10 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
21:15 - 22:45KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
23:10 - 00:35BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 210AirAsia
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Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
20:25 - 21:55KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
21:00 - 22:25BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 234
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Fri, 10 May - Sun, 12 May
07:00 - 08:25KCH-BKI
1h 25mdirect
15:40 - 17:05BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 238AirAsia
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Mon, 17 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
18:05 - 19:35KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
12:30 - 13:55BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 253Firefly
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Mon, 12 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug
07:00 - 08:25KCH-BKI
1h 25mdirect
22:20 - 23:45BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 262AirAsia
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
18:05 - 19:35KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
12:30 - 13:55BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 415Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 30 Jul - Thu, 1 Aug
18:00 - 23:40KCH-BKI
5h 40m1 stop
09:50 - 15:50BKI-KCH
6h 00m1 stop
RM 477Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 12 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug
11:15 - 20:40KCH-BKI
9h 25m1 stop
11:20 - 18:50BKI-KCH
7h 30m1 stop
RM 615Batik Air
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Sat, 10 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug

Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuching, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is October, where tickets cost RM 215 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of tickets is RM 348 and RM 348 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, AirAsia offered the best one-way deal for that route, at RM 95. KAYAK users also found Kuching to Kota Kinabalu return flights on Firefly from RM 196 and on AirAsia from RM 210.

Which airlines fly direct between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. They are AirAsia and Firefly. The cheapest airline for this route is AirAsia, with the best one-way deal found costing RM 132. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Firefly.

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

Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from Kuching and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 1h 29m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu take?

Direct flights from Kuching generally make it to Kota Kinabalu in 1h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,291 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kuching at 07:00 and will be landing in Kota Kinabalu at 08:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu jets off at 23:05 and lands at 00:35.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 95
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu was RM 20 for a one-way ticket and RM 40 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of RM 251 and an overall rating of 7.9, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 440 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuching 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching 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 Kuching 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 Kuching with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kuching 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 Kuching up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 119 or less one-way and RM 219 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Direct departures

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Kuching

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
FireflyOverall score based on 24 reviews
7.4boarding
8.0crew
7.9comfort
7.0food
6.3entertainment
Airline reviews

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

2.0 MediocreDave, Jan 2024SIN - PEN
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Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

Air Asia’s standard has dropped tremendously post pandemic. The whole organisation feels ‘soul-less’

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/5Thu
directAirAsia
1h 30mKCH-BKI
RM 95
12/6Wed
directFirefly
1h 30mKCH-BKI
RM 105
1/5Wed
directAirAsia
1h 30mKCH-BKI
RM 114
14/6Fri
directFirefly
1h 30mKCH-BKI
RM 143
24/5Fri
directAirAsia
1h 25mKCH-BKI
RM 153
31/5Fri
directAirAsia
1h 30mKCH-BKI
RM 172
12/6Wed
1 stopAirAsia
4h 20mKCH-BKI
RM 205
16/5Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
19h 00mKCH-BKI
RM 253
17/5Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
17h 50mKCH-BKI
RM 257
24/5Fri
1 stopBatik Air
9h 25mKCH-BKI
RM 591

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Last minute flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
directAirAsia
1h 30mKCH-BKI
2/5Thu
directAirAsia
1h 25mBKI-KCH
RM 210
1/5Wed
multi-stop
6h 40mKCH-BKI
2/5Thu
direct
1h 25mBKI-KCH
RM 372
1/5Wed
multi-stop
6h 40mKCH-BKI
2/5Thu
multi-stop
5h 40mBKI-KCH
RM 620

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Kuching - Kota Kinabalu Flights

Departure:

Kuching (KCH)Malaysia

Destination:

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Malaysia

Return flight deals:

Kota Kinabalu - Kuching

Cabin classes:

RM 172