Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £93 and £149 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on AirAsia (28 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £93 and £149 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on AirAsia (28 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £83.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 20m.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 25m.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How often are flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 34% of weekly flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How popular is this Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 18 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £112, AirAsia can have you in Kota Kinabalu from Penang in 2h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1085 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £59, AirAsia will fly you from Penang to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to AirAsia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. AirAsia is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 34 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (average of £84). Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £155). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Accepted Answer

The most flights from PEN to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 18

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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When you search for this flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Kota Kinabalu from Penang by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£100
One-way from	£55
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£112

Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from £55

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

Booking 34 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?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Penang to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £93 and £149 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on AirAsia (28 Oct–2 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from PEN to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £83.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 20m.

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Best flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
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Direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
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Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £93 and £149 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £100 on AirAsia (28 Oct–2 Nov).