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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) 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.

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C$ 133
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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of C$ 39). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 75). 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 KUL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 optimal to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. 0 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 97 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Singapore Airlines (86%), KLM (86%) or MAI (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of C$ 39). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 75). 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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