How often are flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Within the past month, 23 users have taken a look at flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Departing from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu will take you 17h 55m. The distance from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is about 498 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £42 on this airline. Users have found that AirAsia is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.

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).

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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Average price	£68
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Sat 19/12

21:10-22:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-00:00

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Thu 5/11

06:00-13:55

2 stops7h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£71

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Fri 27/11

10:00-14:40

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Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-00:00

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Wed 25/11

18:00-00:55

1 stop6h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-00:00

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£152

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Sat 19/12

17:30-14:45

1 stop21h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

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00:00-00:00

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£191

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Kuching

Wed 25/11

19:40-14:40

2 stops19h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

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Kuching

Fri 8/1

06:50-23:40

1 stop16h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/1

05:20-20:15

1 stop14h 55m

£242

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KCH Kuching - BKI Kota Kinabalu

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 13/3

16:10-14:40

2 stops22h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

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09:00-14:40

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Kota Kinabalu

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Thu 22/10

19:40-14:20

2 stops18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

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15:45-16:45

2 stops25h 00m

£308

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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 month to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of £46). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £93). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 76% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £57 and £72 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £71 on AirAsia (31 Oct–1 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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.

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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, 23 users have taken a look at flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Departing from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu will take you 17h 55m. The distance from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is about 498 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £42 on this airline. Users have found that AirAsia is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuching 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of £46). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £93). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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 month to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 76% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £57 and £72 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £71 on AirAsia (31 Oct–1 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £57 and £72 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £71 on AirAsia (31 Oct–1 Nov).