S$53 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (KUL-BKI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$53 for one-way flights and S$100 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Mon, 4 May - Fri, 8 May
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$100 Return, found 6 days ago
S$100
Return
found 6 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 4 May from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at S$100 found 6 days ago
AirAsia
Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$105 Return, found 5 days ago
S$105
Return
found 5 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$105 found 5 days ago
AirAsia
Mon, 3 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$106 Return, found 5 hours ago
S$106
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 6 Nov, priced at S$106 found 5 hours ago
AirAsia
Sat, 6 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$107 Return, found 4 days ago
S$107
Return
found 4 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sat, 6 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, 13 Dec, priced at S$107 found 4 days ago
AirAsia
Sun, 21 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$108 Return, found 5 days ago
S$108
Return
found 5 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sun, 21 Jun from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, 24 Jun, priced at S$108 found 5 days ago
AirAsia
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$109 Return, found 5 hours ago
S$109
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sat, 1 Aug from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, 5 Aug, priced at S$109 found 5 hours ago
AirAsia
Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$110 Return, found 2 days ago
S$110
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at S$110 found 2 days ago
AirAsia
Sun, 30 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$112 Return, found 2 days ago
S$112
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sun, 30 Nov from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 2 Dec, priced at S$112 found 2 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$116 Return, found 5 days ago
S$116
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at S$116 found 5 days ago
Batik air
Wed, 29 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
S$126 Return, found 5 hours ago
S$126
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at S$126 found 5 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

April is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$62 - S$141 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kota Kinabalu Intl. BKI. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 9 minutes. Flights from S$137
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre9 min
Flights from S$137

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
Based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) start from S$100. Book now to score the best price for your big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for KUL to BKI flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from KUL to BKI?
With the average flight time between Kuala Lumpur Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport only 2 hours and 39 minutes, you'll be strolling around Kota Kinabalu in no time.
How far is the flight from KUL to BKI?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur Airport and BKI is 1,650 kilometres. Bring along a drink, a snack and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself entertained and the time will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from KUL to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
With 364 flights a month from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, AirAsia (AK) is an excellent choice. After some more options? Have a look at the ticket prices from Malaysia Airlines (MH). This carrier offers 304 flights a month between these destinations.
Are Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from KUL to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) emerging a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Airlines serving
Batik air , Malaysia Airlines
Return price
S$100
Distance
1619 km
Average flight time
2 hours 31 mins

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