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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £42

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The cheapest plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK recently.
07:50 - 18:05KUL-BKI
10h 15m1 stop
05:20 - 08:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£142Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 26 Mar - Thu, 10 Apr
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:00 - 00:45BKI-KUL
2h 45mdirect
£143Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 1 Feb - Tue, 4 Feb
17:35 - 00:45KUL-BKI
7h 10m1 stop
06:25 - 07:25BKI-KUL
25h 00m1 stop
£145Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 17 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
10:55 - 20:30BKI-KUL
9h 35m1 stop
Fri, 31 Jan - Wed, 5 Feb
12:40 - 23:30KUL-BKI
10h 50m1 stop
22:30 - 01:15BKI-KUL
2h 45mdirect
£146Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 15 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
18:30 - 14:05KUL-BKI
19h 35m1 stop
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£153Batik Air
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Tue, 11 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb
09:15 - 14:05KUL-BKI
4h 50m1 stop
11:35 - 11:00BKI-KUL
23h 25m1 stop
£172Batik Air
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Sun, 16 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
21:00 - 23:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
01:45 - 12:35BKI-KUL
10h 50m1 stop
£1,551
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Fri, 31 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
13:45 - 02:30KUL-BKI
12h 45m1 stop
03:30 - 12:35BKI-KUL
9h 05m1 stop
£2,769China Southern
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Sun, 2 Feb - Mon, 3 Feb
13:45 - 02:30KUL-BKI
12h 45m1 stop
03:30 - 12:35BKI-KUL
9h 05m1 stop
£2,798China Southern
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Sun, 2 Feb - Mon, 3 Feb
17:00 - 21:55KUL-BKI
4h 55m1 stop
Sat, 19 Apr
17:35 - 09:15KUL-BKI
15h 40m1 stop
£56Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 14 Mar
17:35 - 15:35KUL-BKI
22h 00m1 stop
£56Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 17 Mar
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£60Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 27 Jan
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
£70Batik Air
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Sat, 1 Feb
14:30 - 17:00KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
£76Batik Air
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Sun, 6 Apr
08:00 - 10:30KUL-BKI
2h 30mdirect
£77Batik Air
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Sun, 6 Apr
12:10 - 20:25KUL-BKI
8h 15m1 stop
£158Royal Brunei Airlines
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Sat, 29 Mar
02:20 - 18:00KUL-BKI
15h 40m1 stop
£196China Southern
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Sat, 15 Feb
02:20 - 18:20KUL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
£197China Southern
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Tue, 15 Jul
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:25 - 01:10BKI-KUL
2h 45mdirect
£106Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 25 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
04:00 - 06:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£108Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 25 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
15:15 - 17:50BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
Sat, 25 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:25 - 01:10BKI-KUL
2h 45mdirect
£130Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 25 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
08:25 - 07:55KUL-BKI
23h 30m1 stop
04:00 - 06:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£153Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 24 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
23:30 - 12:10KUL-BKI
12h 40m1 stop
04:00 - 06:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£158Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 26 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:30 - 01:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£159Batik Air
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
18:00 - 20:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:30 - 01:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£185Batik Air
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
13:45 - 02:30KUL-BKI
12h 45m1 stop
03:30 - 12:35BKI-KUL
9h 05m1 stop
£2,769China Southern
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
02:20 - 18:00KUL-BKI
15h 40m1 stop
03:30 - 12:35BKI-KUL
9h 05m1 stop
£3,049China Southern
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Sat, 25 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:00 - 00:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
Fri, 31 Jan - Wed, 5 Feb
14:20 - 17:00KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
15:00 - 17:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£83Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Thu, 8 May
22:00 - 00:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
22:20 - 01:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£87Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 13 Apr - Tue, 15 Apr
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
11:20 - 14:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£92Batik Air
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Mon, 17 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
08:25 - 11:10KUL-BKI
2h 45mdirect
07:20 - 10:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£103Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 2 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
11:20 - 14:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£107Batik Air
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Sun, 16 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
21:00 - 23:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
07:20 - 10:00BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£114Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 20 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£118Batik Air
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Sun, 2 Feb - Tue, 4 Feb
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
04:00 - 06:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£118Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 1 Feb - Mon, 3 Feb
00:30 - 03:10KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
04:00 - 06:40BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
£120Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 1 Feb - Mon, 3 Feb

Malaysia Airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
1 Feb
KUL00:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI03:10Kota Kinabalu
3 Feb
BKI04:00Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL06:40Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines
3 Feb
KUL00:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI03:10Kota Kinabalu
6 Feb
BKI18:00Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL20:40Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines
26 Mar
KUL07:50Kuala Lumpur Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
BKI18:05Kota Kinabalu
10 Apr
BKI05:20Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL08:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

Batik Air flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Batik Air deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Batik Air
2 Feb
KUL08:00Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 40m
BKI10:40Kota Kinabalu
4 Feb
BKI21:30Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL00:10Kuala Lumpur Intl
Batik Air
11 Feb
KUL18:30Kuala Lumpur Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
BKI14:05Kota Kinabalu
16 Feb
BKI21:30Kota Kinabalu
2h 40m
KUL00:10Kuala Lumpur Intl
Batik Air
16 Feb
KUL09:15Kuala Lumpur Intl
4h 50m
1 stop
BKI14:05Kota Kinabalu
25 Feb
BKI11:35Kota Kinabalu
23h 25m
1 stop
KUL11:00Kuala Lumpur Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £63. If you’re not able to fly to Kota Kinabalu in July, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu during November average around £65.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £73. Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around £92. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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 in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as £83. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £91.

What is the cheapest Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport when booking 16 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around £78 when searching 16 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport for as low as £60 on momondo.

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

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

How have Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2025, prices for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (KUL to BKI) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£42

Fastest flight time

2h 30m

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

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The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £42. The best return flight deal from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £142.
The fastest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 30m
Direct flights go from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines..
There is 1 airport near Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

  • How far is Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    Kota Kinabalu is 1014.1 mi away from Kuala Lumpur Intl. 2h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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Batik AirPriceFrom £48Free CancellationRating
6.0
71 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom £48Free CancellationRating
7.3
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6.6
217 reviews
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FireflyPriceFrom £65Free CancellationRating
7.8
27 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom £84Free CancellationRating
6.5
48 reviews
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  • Firefly Flights From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

    Across 67 Firefly flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu this week, the average price was £112, with the best Firefly deals starting from £80 round-trip. 27 users have rated Firefly on momondo, with an average score of 7.8/10.

  • Malaysia Airlines Flights From Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

    Malaysia Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Malaysia Airlines flight deals for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu start from as low as £59 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Malaysia Airlines deals seen on momondo around £107. Malaysia Airlines operates 50 flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in an average week. Users have rated it 7.3/10 across 277 reviews.


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