Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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FAQ

When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £64.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

It takes about 2 hours 39 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): IndiGo, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and Firefly Airline.
How many airports in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

There are 1 airport(s) in Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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Flight Information from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest one-way flight price	£15
Cheapest return ticket price	£26
Off-season travel month	March
Peak season for travel	January
Flight distance	1,621.07km
Average flight time	2 hours 39 minutes
Popular airline	Firefly