RM165 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (KUL-BKI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at RM165 for one-way flights and RM258 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM258 Return, found 14 hours ago
RM258
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Fri, 30 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 5 Nov, priced at RM258 found 14 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 12 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM329 Return, just found
RM329
Return
just found
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, 12 Jul from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, 15 Jul, priced at RM329 just found
Firefly
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM333 Return, just found
RM333
Return
just found
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at RM333 just found
Firefly
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM336 Return, just found
RM336
Return
just found
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at RM336 just found
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM357 Return, just found
RM357
Return
just found
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at RM357 just found
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM377 Return, just found
RM377
Return
just found
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 23 Jul from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 31 Jul, priced at RM377 just found
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM378 Return, just found
RM378
Return
just found
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at RM378 just found
Firefly
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM382 Return, just found
RM382
Return
just found
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at RM382 just found
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM398 Return, found 1 hour ago
RM398
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, 7 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 10 Nov, priced at RM398 found 1 hour ago
Batik air
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 14 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
RM414 Return, found 3 hours ago
RM414
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at RM414 found 3 hours ago

Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kota Kinabalu Intl. BKI. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 9 minutes. Flights from RM 574
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre9 min
Flights from RM 574

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

July is typically the cheapest month to fly

From RM 298 - RM 442 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
Based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) start from RM258. Book now to score the best price for your big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for KUL to BKI flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from KUL to BKI?
With the average flight time between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport only 2 hours and 39 minutes, you'll be strolling around Kota Kinabalu in no time.
How far is the flight from KUL to BKI?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur Airport and BKI is 1,650 kilometres. Bring along a drink, a snack and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself entertained and the time will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from KUL to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
With 364 flights a month from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, AirAsia (AK) is an excellent choice. After some more options? Have a look at the ticket prices from Malaysia Airlines (MH). This carrier offers 304 flights a month between these destinations.
Are Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from KUL to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) emerging a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Airlines serving
Batik air , Firefly, Malaysia Airlines
Return price
RM258
Distance
1619 km
Average flight time
2 hours 33 mins

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