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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £25

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Firefly Logo
12:05 - 14:45KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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08:25 - 11:05BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£48Firefly
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
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06:30 - 09:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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08:25 - 11:05BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£50Firefly
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Fri, 29 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
Logo
12:05 - 14:45KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
Logo
06:00 - 23:35BKI-KUL
17h 35m1 stop
£53
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:50 - 09:30KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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20:50 - 23:30BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£53Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
AirAsia Logo
16:35 - 19:10KUL-BKI
2h 35mdirect
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11:00 - 13:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
£55AirAsia
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
AirAsia Logo
06:25 - 20:00KUL-BKI
13h 35m1 stop
AirAsia Logo
06:00 - 19:05BKI-KUL
13h 05m1 stop
£57AirAsia
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:15 - 00:55KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:00 - 00:45BKI-KUL
2h 45mdirect
£58Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Logo
12:05 - 14:45KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
Logo
06:00 - 19:00BKI-KUL
13h 00m1 stop
£62
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Batik Air Logo
06:50 - 11:45KUL-BKI
4h 55m1 stop
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17:00 - 19:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
£106Batik Air
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Tue, 14 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
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09:10 - 11:40KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
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11:35 - 16:00BKI-KUL
4h 25m1 stop
£109Batik Air
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AirAsia flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Our best AirAsia deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
AirAsia
11 Dec
KUL16:35Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 35m
BKI19:10Kota Kinabalu
14 Dec
BKI11:00Kota Kinabalu
2h 30m
KUL13:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
£55
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AirAsia
5 Sept
KUL06:25Kuala Lumpur Intl
13h 35m
1 stop
BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu
8 Sept
BKI06:00Kota Kinabalu
13h 05m
1 stop
KUL19:05Kuala Lumpur Intl
£57
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AirAsia
26 Aug
KUL06:25Kuala Lumpur Intl
13h 35m
1 stop
BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu
2 Sept
BKI17:10Kota Kinabalu
6h 25m
1 stop
KUL23:35Kuala Lumpur Intl
£60
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Batik Air flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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Batik Air
14 Oct
KUL06:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
4h 55m
1 stop
BKI11:45Kota Kinabalu
23 Oct
BKI17:00Kota Kinabalu
2h 30m
KUL19:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
£106
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Batik Air
28 Oct
KUL09:10Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 30m
BKI11:40Kota Kinabalu
31 Oct
BKI11:35Kota Kinabalu
4h 25m
1 stop
KUL16:00Kuala Lumpur Intl
£109
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Batik Air
14 Nov
KUL07:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 30m
BKI10:00Kota Kinabalu
18 Nov
BKI11:35Kota Kinabalu
23h 55m
1 stop
KUL11:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
£110
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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/9

12:05-14:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

08:25-11:05

Nonstop2h 40m

£48

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 29/8

06:30-09:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/9

08:25-11:05

Nonstop2h 40m

£50

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/9

12:05-14:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

06:00-23:35

1 stop17h 35m

£53

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/10

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/10

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

£53

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/12

16:35-19:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/12

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£55

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/9

06:25-20:00

1 stop13h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

06:00-19:05

1 stop13h 05m

£57

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/11

22:15-00:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/11

22:00-00:45

Nonstop2h 45m

£58

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/9

12:05-14:45

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

06:00-19:00

1 stop13h 00m

£62

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 14/10

06:50-11:45

1 stop4h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/10

17:00-19:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£106

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 28/10

09:10-11:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/10

11:35-16:00

1 stop4h 25m

£109

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £53. If you’re not able to fly to Kota Kinabalu in April, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu during November average around £59.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest day to depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £57. Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around £84. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as £70. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £90.

What is the cheapest Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around £69 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport for as low as £54 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights are approximately 47% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (KUL to BKI) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£25

Fastest flight time

2h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £25. The best return flight deal from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £48.
The fastest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 30m
Direct flights go from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu every day.
There is 1 airport near Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
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  • How far is Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    Kota Kinabalu is 1014.1 mi away from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 2h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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AirAsia XPriceFrom £31Free CancellationRating
6.4
43 reviews
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Batik AirPriceFrom £35Free CancellationRating
5.9
73 reviews
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7.4
270 reviews
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AirAsiaPriceFrom £39Free CancellationRating
6.7
208 reviews
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FireflyPriceFrom £41Free CancellationRating
7.8
31 reviews
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  • Firefly Flights From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

    Across 56 Firefly flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu this week, the average price was £89, with the best Firefly deals starting from £55 round-trip. 31 users have rated Firefly on momondo, with an average score of 7.8/10.

  • Malaysia Airlines Flights From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

    Malaysia Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Malaysia Airlines flight deals for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu start from as low as £52 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Malaysia Airlines deals seen on momondo around £117. Malaysia Airlines operates 58 flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 270 reviews.

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