Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £49

BKI — KUL
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 23/1206:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 28/1211:45 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 9/11£140
Thu 19/1115:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 1/1207:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/11£166
Sun 15/1115:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 1/1207:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/11£170
Sat 14/1115:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 1/1207:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/11£176
Sat 7/1115:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Thu 12/1109:45 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 7/11£241
Mon 21/1208:00 -
1 stop12h 25m
Fri 25/1209:45 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 10/11£286
Sat 19/1215:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Fri 25/1209:45 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 10/11£298
Wed 9/1213:05 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sun 13/1218:30 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 7/11£434
Sun 6/1215:45 -
1 stop4h 40m
Thu 10/1213:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 6/11£552

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Round-trip from

£111

One-way from

£49

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£100

Good round-trip deal

£107 or less

Good one-way deal

£81 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 4/2-14/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 8/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/1

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£49

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£60

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/12

06:05-08:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£62

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/5

22:45-01:25

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£63

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/5

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£63

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/1

22:00-00:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£66

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/12

23:25-01:55

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£84

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/11

15:45-20:25

1 stop4h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£106

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/4

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/4

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

£125

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/1

07:20-10:00

Nonstop2h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 7/1

11:15-13:55

Nonstop2h 40m

£128

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of £60). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £136). 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 BKI to KUL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between £86 and £107 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £111 on AirAsia (4 Feb–14 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl. 3 airlines have flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 86 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport can take about 2h 30m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £140. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is about 1012 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, AirAsia (£51), Batik Air (£57), and Malaysia Airlines (£65) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £28 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from £33 and Firefly from £33 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Consider MAI (97%), Philippine Airlines (93%) or Firefly (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is £69. On average you can expect to pay £153. The most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur Intl), can usually be booked for £110.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of £60). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £136). 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest£51Average£93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest£57Average£105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£65Average£104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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