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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Top Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Here are our top budget-friendly flights, offering flexible one-way or round-trip options. Additional flights with other timings and airlines are also available.

  • Round-trip
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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest one-way flight price PHP 506
Cheapest round-trip ticket price PHP 1,835
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,621.07 km
Average flight time 2 hours 38 minutes
Popular airline Malaysia Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around PHP 4,815.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 38 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): IndiGo, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and Firefly Airline.

How to find a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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