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Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

KCH — BKI
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£41

Good one-way deal

£22 or less
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

When flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 27 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with AirAsia from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
212 reviews
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Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
212 reviews
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

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  • How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Within the past month, 68 users have taken a look at flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is Firefly. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £25 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is AirAsia, starting at £34. Users have found that Firefly is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing AirAsia (59%), Firefly (50%) or Malaysia Airlines (48%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapest£25Average£42FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsiaCheapest£34Average£53FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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