Cheap flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flightsMYR 427
AirAsiaNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is currently MYR 427
Cheapest one-way flightMYR 172
AirAsiaNonstop3 hrWed, Mar 25
The cheapest one-way flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is currently MYR 172
Last-minute weekend getawayMYR 413
Batik Air1 stop22 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is currently MYR 413
Cheapest business class flightsMYR 1,441
Batik AirNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is currently MYR 1,441
Fastest flight2 hr 30 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
January
Prices in January are usually between MYR 295 and MYR 470.

Popular airlines from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

  • AirAsia
    Nonstop
    from MYR 427
    Typical price: MYR 325–590
    108 weekly nonstop flights
    KUL - BKIEvery day
    1135 weekly connecting flights
    KUL - BKIEvery day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    Nonstop
    from MYR 473
    Typical price: MYR 495–870
    68 weekly nonstop flights
    KUL - BKIEvery day
  • Batik Air
    Nonstop
    from MYR 461
    Typical price: MYR 355–650
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    KUL, SZB - BKIEvery day
    83 weekly connecting flights
    KUL, SZB - BKIEvery day
  • Firefly
    Nonstop
    Typical price: MYR 470–1,050
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    KUL - BKIEvery day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    SZB - BKIEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • China Southern
    from MYR 1,980
    Typical price: MYR 4,550–17,000
    20 weekly connecting flights
    KUL - BKIEvery day
  • Shanghai Airlines
    16 weekly connecting flights
    KUL - BKIEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
    Federal Territory of Kuala LumpurMalaysia46 min43 km
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
    Federal Territory of Kuala LumpurMalaysia30 min15 km
  • Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB)
    Johor BahruMalaysia3 hr 35 min275 km
  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
    IpohMalaysia2 hr 17 min172 km

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota KinabaluMalaysia12 min5 km
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    LabuanMalaysia3 hr 49 min118 km
  • Miri Airport (MYY)
    MiriMalaysia6 hr 34 min295 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from MYR 270 to MYR 580.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from MYR 427. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from MYR 172.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 427, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 473, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 461, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 1,980, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu starts at MYR 427 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at MYR 172 and departs on Wed, Mar 25.
2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season Oct–Mar, though rain is always possible. Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year (dates vary) and Hari Raya Puasa (dates vary). Key events include Sabah Fest (May), with traditional music, dance, food and crafts, and the Tadau Ka'amatan rice-harvest festival (May), with rice wine, rituals and a singing competition.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 108 nonstop flights and 1,135 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

Other popular airlines flying from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 68 nonstop flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • Batik Air offers 28 nonstop flights and 83 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • Firefly offers 15 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Firefly flies from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • China Southern offers 20 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • Shanghai Airlines offers 16 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from MYR 427. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from MYR 172.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 427, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 473, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 461, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR 1,980, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Firefly fly direct from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 108 AirAsia direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 68 Malaysia Airlines direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Batik Air direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Firefly direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu at price MYR 413 is offered by Batik Air from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Firefly fly direct from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 108 AirAsia direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 68 Malaysia Airlines direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Batik Air direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Firefly direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu start at MYR 427 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with AirAsia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu start at MYR 1,441 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu start at MYR 427 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5.
To book business class trips from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu starts at MYR 413 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Batik Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu at price MYR 413 is offered by Batik Air from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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