Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 23 August 2026.
Popular in
June
Cheapest in
January
Average price
£88
Good round-trip deal
£87 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (average of £45). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £90). 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?
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 23 August 2026.
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 77% versus a flight in the morning.
Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
Explore weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
The most flights from KCH to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 27% 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 27% of flights being delayed.
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 23 August 2026.
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.
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.
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, 33 users have taken a look at flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
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 £41 on this airline. Users have found that AirAsia is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 £45). Flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £90). 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.
Explore flights to Kota Kinabalu departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 August 2026.
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