Cheap Flights Kuching to Kota Kinabalu from £36

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as £36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KCH to BKI on Wed, Sep 9), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £69 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Wed, Sep 9.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuching 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.

• How long is the flight from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

  It takes about 1 hour 28 minutes to fly from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

• When is the best time to book flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuching 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 21 flight per week flying from Kuching 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 -- AK6350 (05:56) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- AK6352 (10:41) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6356 (14:55)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

  To find best deals on flights from Kuching 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 Wed, Sep 9, with one-way flights priced at just £36.
  · 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.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu on July 27, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £26.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KCH-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

• What is the time difference between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

  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.