Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu

One-way fares from US$62 · KUL → BKI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Kota-Kinabalu → Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest fare
US$62

Batik Air Malaysia · Thu, 19 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$62

Direct flights
Yes

Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia and Firefly

Flight time
2h 30m

1,620 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$62
  2. December 2026 US$74
  3. January 2027 US$63
  4. February 2027 US$64
  5. March 2027 US$65
  6. April 2027 US$64
  7. May 2027 US$88
  8. June 2027 US$65

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Batik Air Malaysia
Depart07:30 Thu, 19 NovKUL → BKI 2h 30m · Direct
US$62one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart06:05 Sun, 29 NovKUL → BKI 2h 45m · Direct
US$65one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart06:05 Tue, 17 NovKUL → BKI 2h 45m · Direct
US$66one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart10:05 Sun, 15 NovKUL → BKI 2h 40m · Direct
US$70one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart19:10 Mon, 16 NovKUL → BKI 2h 45m · Direct
US$71one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart08:00 Sun, 22 NovKUL → BKI 2h 40m · Direct
US$71one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart08:00 Tue, 24 NovKUL → BKI 2h 40m · Direct
US$71one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart10:05 Sat, 14 NovKUL → BKI 2h 40m · Direct
US$72one way, per person
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About flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) are about 1,620 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia and Firefly. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$62, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$62 with Batik Air Malaysia, departing Thursday, 19 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$62 to US$88.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$62 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia and Firefly.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu?

A direct flight takes about 2h 30m. Kuala Lumpur and Kota-Kinabalu are around 1,620 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota-Kinabalu?

Recent fares on this route were with Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia and Firefly.

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