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Find cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from £35

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl departing on 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl (BKI-KUL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
18:00 - 20:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£73Batik Air
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
21:45 - 00:25BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
16:50 - 19:40KUL-BKI
2h 50mdirect
£110Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
20:15 - 07:30BKI-KUL
11h 15m1 stop
15:40 - 18:20KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£114Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
05:20 - 08:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
21:00 - 23:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£120Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
13:00 - 15:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
22:00 - 00:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£121Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 23 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
12:30 - 17:05BKI-KUL
4h 35m1 stop
19:25 - 00:35KUL-BKI
5h 10m1 stop
£137Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
05:20 - 08:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
21:00 - 23:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£153Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 21 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Kuala Lumpur on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £52 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is £92 and £75 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur were found on Batik Air (£73) and Malaysia Airlines (£110). AirAsia proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £35.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

The airlines most regularly connecting Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are AirAsia (12 flights per day), Malaysia Airlines (10 flights per day), and Batik Air (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. They are: AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Batik Air at £43 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at AirAsia.

How many flights are there between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 24 and 28 nonstop flights that take off from Kota Kinabalu and land in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 37m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 181 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur take?

Direct flights cover the 1,012 miles separating Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur in about 2h 40m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu at 05:20 and will be landing in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport at 08:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport jets off at 23:20 and lands at 01:55.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£35
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights

  • Are there any lounges in Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    There are two Plaza Premium lounges in Kota Kinabalu Airport, one in the international terminal and one in the domestic terminal. You can pay to access the lounge, regardless of who you’re flying with. Prices start at RM 172 for 2h, and amenities include showers, comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and complimentary food and drink.

  • How do I get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to the city?

    There are several ways to get from the airport into central Kuala Lumpur. The KLIA Ekspres train to KL Sentral station is the quickest option (30 min). A one-way ticket costs RM 55. A cheaper method is to take the Express Coach, which departs from the main terminal building. Single tickets cost RM 10 and should get you to central Kuala Lumpur in around 1 hr. Alternatively, a taxi takes around 50 min and costs RM 75.

  • How do I transfer between the different terminals of Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

    Depending on your flight, you may arrive at the main terminal (KLIA) or the second terminal (klia2) of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). To transfer between the two terminals, simply take the shuttle bus (10 min). The KLIA stop is outside Door 4 of Level 1, and the klia2 stop is in bay A10 of the Transportation Hub.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was £44 for a one-way ticket and £91 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    There are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. With an average price for the route of £77 and an overall rating of 7.4, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice. AirAsia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £77 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £47 or less one-way and £65 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re waiting for a flight in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and your devices are running low on power, just head to a charging station. There is one located on Level 2 of the departure hall, and one on Level 3 of the public concourse.
  • For those travelling with small children, a baby care room can be found on Level 2 of the departure hall of Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
  • Smokers will be pleased to know there is a smoking lounge in Kota Kinabalu International Airport. You can find it on Level 3 of the international departure building (note that some flights on this route may not depart from this building).
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Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Saturday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Saturday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +11 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +12 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 398 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

6.0 GoodNeil, Apr 2024MEL - KUL
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chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

Air Asia’s standard has dropped tremendously post pandemic. The whole organisation feels ‘soul-less’

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

Worst airline ever. They didn’t let me board although I had a connecting flight boarding pass. The reason was “we don’t have an agreement with Bhutan airlines” the hell? How do you hand out boarding passes and let someone go through the airport to the gate and then say we can’t board and have to go back to security. Who can make that flight/time? Completely irresponsible in communicating this. I’ll never fly MYairline.

Can’t expect more than this from a budget airlines. Excellent value for money. Cheap and on time service. That’s what matters.

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Cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/6Wed
1 stopAirAsia
18h 10mBKI-KUL
£35
19/6Wed
directAirAsia
2h 30mBKI-KUL
£38
19/6Wed
directAirAsia
2h 40mBKI-KUL
£43
8/5Wed
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
£44
19/6Wed
2 stops
15h 55mBKI-KUL
£45
25/5Sat
directAirAsia X
2h 30mBKI-KUL
£46
25/5Sat
1 stopAirAsia
14h 45mBKI-KUL
£54
6/5Mon
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
£55
12/5Sun
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
£66
7/5Tue
1 stopKorean Air
22h 55mBKI-KUL
£718

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Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Flights

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