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Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

Airlines operating flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu, including AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and . AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £42 and round-trip tickets from £69.

Displayed flight fares from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

The distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu is 1,454.34km. It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£42
Cheapest return ticket price£69
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,454.34km
Average flight time2 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Johor Bahru–Kota Kinabalu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is January, with an average price of £34. The most expensive month is usually September, with average prices reaching £65.

£65
£50
£34
£19
    Cheapest
  • £41
    Apr
  • £36
    May
  • £36
    Jun
  • £35
    Jul
  • £36
    Aug
  • £65
    Sep
  • £47
    Oct
  • £38
    Nov
  • £44
    Dec
  • £34
    Jan
  • £37
    Feb
  • £40
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Average price of return flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu, with an average price of £80. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £132.

£132
£106
£80
£54
    Cheapest
  • £81
    Apr
  • £87
    May
  • £90
    Jun
  • £84
    Jul
  • £86
    Aug
  • £99
    Sep
  • £101
    Oct
  • £91
    Nov
  • £132
    Dec
  • £80
    Jan
  • £116
    Feb
  • £116
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are available on May 5, starting from £39.

£70
£55
£39
£24
    Cheapest
  • £70
    1
    May
  • £69
    2
  • £67
    3
  • £57
    4
  • £39
    5
  • £47
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johor Bahru (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as £42 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JHB to BKI on Thu, Jun 11), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £69 departing on Sun, May 17 and returning on Tue, May 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to fly from Johor Bahru (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5306 (15:27) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5310 (20:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 11, with one-way flights priced at just £42.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu on April 19, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £26.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Johor Bahru Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (JHB-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.