£36 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £36 for one-way flights and £64 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Firefly
Tue, 4 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£64 Return, found 1 day ago
£64
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 7 Aug, priced at £64 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£67 Return, found 1 day ago
£67
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, 14 Jul from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 16 Jul, priced at £67 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£71 Return, found 1 day ago
£71
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, 7 Jul from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 10 Jul, priced at £71 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£72 Return, found 2 days ago
£72
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Jul from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 12 Jul, priced at £72 found 2 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 23 Sept - Tue, 29 Sept
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£74 Return, found 1 day ago
£74
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, 23 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 29 Sept, priced at £74 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 13 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£75 Return, found 1 day ago
£75
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at £75 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 9 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£76 Return, found 6 days ago
£76
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Jul from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 30 Jul, priced at £76 found 6 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 13 Sept - Sun, 27 Sept
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£77 Return, found 1 day ago
£77
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Sept from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 27 Sept, priced at £77 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£79 Return, found 3 days ago
£79
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 2 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 16 Oct, priced at £79 found 3 days ago
Batik air
Tue, 19 May - Sat, 30 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
£116 Return, found 3 days ago
£116
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, 30 May, priced at £116 found 3 days ago

Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kota Kinabalu Intl. BKI. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 9 minutes. Flights from £166
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre9 min
Flights from £166

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

July is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £56 - £83 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
Based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) start from £64. Book now to score the best price for your big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for KUL to BKI flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from KUL to BKI?
With the average flight time between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport only 2 hours and 39 minutes, you'll be strolling around Kota Kinabalu in no time.
How far is the flight from KUL to BKI?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur Airport and BKI is 1,650 kilometres. Bring along a drink, a snack and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself entertained and the time will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from KUL to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
With 364 flights a month from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, AirAsia (AK) is an excellent choice. After some more options? Have a look at the ticket prices from Malaysia Airlines (MH). This carrier offers 304 flights a month between these destinations.
Are Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from KUL to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) emerging a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Airlines serving
Firefly, Malaysia Airlines
Return price
£64
Distance
1619 km
Average flight time
2 hours 33 mins

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