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Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

PEN — BKI
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in April or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) 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 29 October 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£70

Good round-trip deal

£112 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of £41). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of £54). 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 PEN to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Penang 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 29 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 29 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Penang to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 60 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at £52, Firefly will fly you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Firefly, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £59 and £66, respectively. Firefly is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on time: AirAsia (66%), Firefly (43%), Malaysia Airlines (43%).

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

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

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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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of £41). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of £54). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Penang 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 29 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapest£52Average£74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsiaCheapest£59Average£88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£66Average£67FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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