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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from $59

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AirAsia Logo
06:50 - 09:25KUL-BKI
2h 35mdirect
AirAsia Logo
20:20 - 22:55BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
$108AirAsia
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:50 - 09:30KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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10:10 - 12:50BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$109Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
AirAsia Logo
18:45 - 21:25KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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22:00 - 00:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$118AirAsia
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:50 - 09:30KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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20:50 - 23:30BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$130Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:50 - 09:30KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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20:50 - 23:30BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
$132Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
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06:05 - 19:35KUL-BKI
13h 30m1 stop
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06:00 - 15:10BKI-KUL
9h 10m1 stop
$135AirAsia
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
AirAsia Logo
06:05 - 19:35KUL-BKI
13h 30m1 stop
AirAsia Logo
20:20 - 22:55BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
$136AirAsia
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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06:50 - 09:30KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
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20:05 - 22:35BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$138Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Batik Air Logo
19:00 - 21:30KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
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07:00 - 09:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$150Batik Air
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Sat, 4 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
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19:30 - 22:00KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
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07:00 - 09:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
$161Batik Air
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Malaysia Airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
2 Mar
KUL06:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI09:30Kota Kinabalu
4 Mar
BKI10:10Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL12:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
$109
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Malaysia Airlines
2 Mar
KUL06:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI09:30Kota Kinabalu
4 Mar
BKI20:50Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL23:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
$130
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Malaysia Airlines
26 Feb
KUL06:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI09:30Kota Kinabalu
15 Mar
BKI20:50Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL23:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
$132
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AirAsia flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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AirAsia
15 Nov
KUL06:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 35m
BKI09:25Kota Kinabalu
18 Nov
BKI20:20Kota Kinabalu
2h 35m
KUL22:55Kuala Lumpur Intl
$108
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AirAsia
21 Nov
KUL18:45Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI21:25Kota Kinabalu
24 Nov
BKI22:00Kota Kinabalu
2h 30m
KUL00:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
$118
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AirAsia
3 Nov
KUL06:05Kuala Lumpur Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
BKI19:35Kota Kinabalu
10 Nov
BKI06:00Kota Kinabalu
9h 10m
1 stop
KUL15:10Kuala Lumpur Intl
$135
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Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 15/11

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/11

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

$108

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/3

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

$109

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 21/11

18:45-21:25

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/11

22:00-00:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$118

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/3

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

$130

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 26/2

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/3

20:50-23:30

Nonstop2h 40m

$132

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/11

06:05-19:35

1 stop13h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

06:00-15:10

1 stop9h 10m

$135

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/11

06:05-19:35

1 stop13h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

20:20-22:55

Nonstop2h 35m

$136

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/11

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

20:05-22:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$138

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/10

19:00-21:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/10

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$150

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/10

19:30-22:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/10

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$161

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

If you are unable to visit Kota Kinabalu during the month of April, then departing from Kuala Lumpur during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $114.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $111. The most expensive day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $192.

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 at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as $131. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $176. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around $136 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 for as low as $108 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time

2h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

1 airport
The fastest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 30m
Direct flights go from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu every day.
There is 1 airport near Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
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  • How far is Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    A flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu will travel around 1624.1 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 30m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Batik AirPriceFrom $74Free cancellationRating
5.9
73 reviews
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AirAsiaPriceFrom $78Free cancellationRating
6.8
216 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $91Free cancellationRating
7.3
278 reviews
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