Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £67 and £112 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £57 on AirAsia (21 Nov-25 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £67 and £112 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £57 on AirAsia (21 Nov-25 Nov).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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Airlines like AirAsia fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu is about 1012 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

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Flying on AirAsia X is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £31. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £34 and £38, respectively. AirAsia X is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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While on average a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is generally £87, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £32. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay £61 for that flight.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing British Airways (87%), MAI (86%) or Japan Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia, AirAsia X and Firefly. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 43% on the overall cost on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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Find a great deal and save up to 49% by booking at least 52 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £78.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in April are about £68 on average during April, but can be found for as low as £30.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to BKI?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

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Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 80 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day from 5 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£57
One-way from	£33
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£83
Good round-trip deal	£75 or less
Good one-way deal	£50 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia X	Cheapest£31	Average£96	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Batik Air	Cheapest£34	Average£80	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£38	Average£85	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
AirAsia	Cheapest£38	Average£67	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Firefly	Cheapest£40	Average£65	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £33

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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